NYC Parking Ticket Lookup: Find Your Citation Online (2026)

Step 1: Go to nyc.gov/finance

Step 2: Click "Parking and Camera Violations"

Step 3: Search by:

• Citation number (printed on the pink or yellow notice) — fastest and most accurate
• License plate number — shows all open tickets for the plate; requires plate type and state

Step 4: Review the results. The portal shows:

• Citation number and violation type
• Fine amount and any fees added
• Current balance (including late fees and interest if past 30 days)
• Dispute status (Open, Dispute Filed, Dismissed, Paid)
• Days remaining to dispute, or whether the dispute window has closed

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1. Verify the details match your vehicle Check the license plate, vehicle make/color, street address, and violation code against your registration and your memory of where you parked. A single-digit plate error is grounds for dismissal.

2. Note the dispute deadline 30 days from the citation date. If you're within that window, consider whether to dispute before paying. See the dispute guide →

3. Check the current balance If you're past 30 days, a $10 late fee and 9% annual interest will have been added. The portal shows the current total.

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New citations typically appear within 24–48 hours of issuance. If it's been less than 48 hours, try again the next day.

If a ticket you received by mail doesn't appear by citation number, try your license plate number — some mail notices are generated from older citation records.

If neither search works after 48 hours, contact NYC DOF directly:

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• "No records found" with correct citation number: Allow 48 hours after issuance for the record to appear
• Portal timeout: The DOF portal can be slow during business hours — try early morning or evening
• Multiple tickets showing: Search by plate shows all open violations; filter by the specific citation date to find yours
• Status shows "paid" but you haven't paid: May indicate a previous dispute dismissal or a payment made by another party (common for leased vehicles)

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Upload a photo of your citation to Pine AI. Pine reads the citation details automatically and immediately tells you whether you have grounds to dispute, what your deadline is, and what the likely outcome is for each path. No portal navigation required.