Got a Dallas parking ticket? Here’s how to pay it, how to contest it, what happens if your car is booted or towed, and how to spot the fake “unpaid parking fine” texts going around — all from the City of Dallas’s own instructions.
Dallas Parking Tickets — Pay, Contest, or Get Your Car Back
This guide covers City of Dallas tickets. Tickets from Arlington, Fort Worth, Irving, DFW Airport, or a private lot are handled separately.
cityofdallas.rmcpay.com
The official portal. Have your citation number, plate, or VIN and a card ready.
1-833-773-1942
The city’s official payment line.
By Your Hearing Date
Request a hearing — virtual, by mail, or in person — by the administrative hearing date on your ticket.
Text Scams
The city warns of fake texts about unpaid parking fines. Don’t click the link.
How to Pay a Dallas Parking Ticket
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Online | City of Dallas Parking Ticket Payment Portal at cityofdallas.rmcpay.com — enter your citation number, license plate, or VIN, and pay by credit or debit card |
| Phone | 1-833-773-1942 |
| In person | Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 E. Jefferson, Room 212, Dallas, TX 75203 — checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders only |
| P.O. Box 650302, Dallas, TX 75265-0302 — include a copy of the citation and your license plate and/or VIN |
Pay the city directly. The City of Dallas warns that paying through third-party bill-pay services, like DOXO, may delay your payment — and additional fines may be added.
How to Contest a Dallas Parking Ticket
Dallas parking tickets are contested through an administrative hearing with the Parking Adjudication Office, part of Dallas Court and Detention Services. You have three ways to do it:
| Option | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Virtual hearing | Request online — the request must be submitted by the administrative hearing date on your citation |
| By mail | Send the city’s required form to the Parking Adjudication Office, 2014 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201-4406, postmarked by the hearing date |
| In person | 2014 Main St., Dallas, TX 75201, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Plan on about 30–40 minutes |
Questions about a hearing? The Adjudication Office’s number is 214-670-4830.
Lost your hearing? You can appeal the Hearing Officer’s decision by filing form CTS-FRM 639 within 30 calendar days of the order, with a $15 filing fee that’s refunded only if the decision is reversed. This is a second step — not how you contest a ticket the first time.
Booted or Towed in Dallas
Contact Dallas Parking Management & Enforcement at 214-948-5346 or parkingservices@dallascityhall.com.
- Booted: Pay the fine by mail or in person, and the cashier calls dispatch to have the boot removed.
- Towed: Before your vehicle is released, you’ll need to pay outstanding tickets plus the boot release fee, wrecker fee, and storage fee.
- Disputing a boot or tow: Call 3-1-1 or the Transportation Regulation Division at 214-670-3161 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.).
Towed from a private lot? Private parking lots and garages handle their own tickets and tows. Contact the lot operator or towing company listed on the lot’s signs.
Watch Out for Parking Ticket Text Scams
The City of Dallas warns that scammers are sending fake text messages claiming you owe unpaid parking fines. Don’t click the link or share personal information. To check whether you really owe anything, call 214-948-5346, email TRNParkingServices@dallas.gov, or look up your plate on the official payment portal.
Sold the Car Before the Ticket?
If you sold the vehicle before the citation was issued, send the city one of the following: a Bill of Sale, a Texas DMV Transfer Letter, or upload your documentation through the online dispute portal. Include your phone number.
Tickets Outside the City of Dallas
Arlington, Fort Worth, Irving, and DFW Airport each handle their own parking citations. Check the city or airport named on your ticket — the Dallas portal can’t pay them.
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How do I pay a Dallas parking ticket?
Online at cityofdallas.rmcpay.com, by phone at 1-833-773-1942, by mail to P.O. Box 650302, Dallas, TX 75265-0302, or in person at the Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 E. Jefferson, Room 212 (checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders only).
How do I contest a Dallas parking ticket?
Request an administrative hearing by the hearing date on your ticket — virtually, by mail to 2014 Main Street, or in person at 2014 Main St., Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The Adjudication Office is at 214-670-4830.
What happens if I don’t pay a Dallas parking ticket?
Additional fines can be added, and unpaid tickets can lead to your vehicle being booted or towed. A towed vehicle isn’t released until outstanding tickets and the boot, wrecker, and storage fees are paid.
Is the text about my unpaid Dallas parking fine real?
Possibly not. The city warns of scam texts claiming unpaid parking fines. Don’t click the link — call 214-948-5346 or check the official portal at cityofdallas.rmcpay.com.
My car was booted in Dallas. What do I do?
Call Dallas Parking Management & Enforcement at 214-948-5346. Once the fine is paid by mail or in person, the cashier calls dispatch to remove the boot.
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Dallas Unscripted is an independent guide, not affiliated with the City of Dallas. Fines, deadlines, and procedures can change — always follow the instructions on your citation and verify at dallascityhall.com. This is general information, not legal advice. This post contains affiliate links; if you book through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.