Payment Due Date | Acceptable Forms of Payment | Where to Pay | Extension to Pay | Consequences of Failing to Pay
PAYMENT DATE
If you have been assessed a fine and/or mandatory surcharge, you must make payment by the date directed by the Court.
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT
Acceptable forms of payments are: cash
- Visa or MasterCard
- money order or certified bank check payable to the City Court
- applying bail monies to a fine (click here for further instructions)
Note: The Court does NOT accept personal checks.
WHERE TO PAY
Payments may be made: in person at the Court Clerk's Office located in the Plattsburgh City Hall
by mail (Note: Do NOT send cash through the mail) addressed to:
Plattsburgh City Court
24 US Oval
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
EXTENSION TO PAY
If additional time is needed to pay a fine or surcharge, you must make a request in person or in writing for an extension. Your request must indicate:
- the reason for the extension
- a date that you will be able to pay
- current MAILING address and telephone number
The Court will consider the request and notify you of the decision.
CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING TO PAY
Failure to pay the fine and/or mandatory surcharge as directed will result in a warrant for your arrest and/or may result in the suspension of your drivers license and/or may result in the Court filing a Civil Judgement with the County Clerk which may affect your credit rating.