If you are charged with a civil infraction you must choose one of the five options below within 30 days from the citation issuance date. If your case is a criminal case, visit criminal court financial obligations options for the appropriate information for your case type.
Pay online with a debit or credit card, bank account, PayPal, or Google Pay. The Clerk & Comptroller's online payment service is provided in conjunction with PayChoice.
Using a bank-issued debit or credit card contact our customer service at either of the following numbers Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays:
The authorized cardholder must be present to grant use of debit or credit card. American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted. Debit/credit card transactions incur a 3.5% transaction fee.
Mail your check or money order, made payable to Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller, to:
Nikki Alvarez-Sowles
Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller
P.O. Box 338
New Port Richey, FL 34656-0338
Include a copy of the citation and indicate the citation number on the check or money order. Payments received after the due date, regardless of postmark, incur a $23 late fee and suspension of your driving privileges.
Payment can be made in person Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays, at both the Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center or the West Pasco Judicial Center.
For traffic citations that do not require additional documentation, cash only payments are accepted at any AMSCOT location. There is a $2.00 processing fee. Please allow up to 2 business days for processing.
Elect to attend an approved State of Florida driver improvement course to avoid points being assessed on your driver's license. To elect this option, the civil penalty must be paid and accompanied by an Affidavit to Elect a Defensive Driving School form (PDF) within 30 days from the citation issuance date.
Note: The citation must be paid in full. You may not enter into a payment plan when selecting the driver improvement course option.
You may not elect to attend a driver improvement course if you have been charged with:
Pursuant to Chapter 318.14(9), Florida Statutes, when selecting the driver-improvement course option, you must certify:
A list of approved driver improvement school providers is available online from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. It is your responsibility to contact the provider of your choice.
Your driver improvement course must be completed within 60 days of election. Upon completion, you are responsible for filing the certificate with the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office.
A certificate of completion will not be accepted after the due date. Failure to submit by the due date will result in applicable points being assessed to your driver’s license. Failure to submit a certificate of completion within 60 days of election will result in a $23 late fee, an $18 penalty, and payment of the 18% discount. Failure to complete a driver-improvement course is considered an election.
The option for a single or an all-inclusive, multiple-case payment arrangement is available for criminal cases and/or traffic citations. Your total financial obligation, along with any outstanding conditions that may impact your driving privilege, will be provided. A down payment along with a signed copy of the finalized payment plan will be due upon agreement of the terms. There is a $25 payment plan fee added per case. Contact our Office to submit a request.
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If you choose to enter a not-guilty plea and contest the traffic citation in court, you must notify the Clerk in writing within 30 days from the citation issuance date. To request a hearing, complete a Plea of Not Guilty form. The completed form must be received by the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office within 30 days from the citation issuance date. When you choose this option, you plead not guilty and waive your right to elect a driver-improvement course.
After receipt of the completed form by the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office, you will receive a notice in the mail advising of the date and time of your hearing. If you reside outside Pasco County, you may attend in person, at your expense, or submit an Affidavit of Defense (PDF). Subpoenas will be issued for the law enforcement officer as well as any officer witnesses. You are responsible to ensure witnesses you require are subpoenaed to appear for the hearing to testify.
If you are found guilty, any combination of the following may apply:
A Plea of No Contest form (PDF) allows you to ask the Court to withhold an adjudication of guilt without attending a hearing. In your absence, the judge will determine and grant or deny your plea. If you choose to file a Plea of No Contest form (PDF), you agree to waive your right to a speedy trial. In addition, you are still required to pay the civil penalty and may be ordered to attend a driver improvement course.
A fee $17.85 is due at the time of filing the Plea of No Contest form (PDF). This fee covers costs of a driver’s license history and the postage to return your disposition. If the fee is not submitted with your plea, no action shall be taken. You may be subject to a delinquency fee and your driver’s license may be suspended.
If you are unable to pay the civil penalty due to financial hardship, you may request authorization from the Court to satisfy your civil penalties through a public-works or community-service program.
You may not elect to attend a driver improvement course if you possess a CDL driver’s license, a CDL learner’s permit, or have been charged with: