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Request a hearing-by-mail

To dispute your ticket by mail:

Return the ticket with the reason why you believe you are not guilty checked off on the back.

Attach a letter explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation; and

Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Make sure to keep copies of everything that you send for your own records and mail your request to:

NYC Department of Finance

Hearings By Mail Unit

P.O. Box 29021

Cadman Plaza Station

Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

Please do not send any checks or money orders to this address. To pay your ticket, see the payments page.

Receiving your decision

After reviewing your mailed submission, the administrative law judge's decision will be sent to you by mail. If you are asked to send additional evidence (such as an adjournment), send it to the Hearings By Mail Unit at the address listed above. If you did not receive the decision in a timely manner or want an extra copy, you must mail your request to:

NYC Department of Finance

Correspondence Unit

One Centre Street, 22nd Floor

New York, NY 10007

Please note: The address is for mailing correspondence through postal mail. Walk-ins will not be seen at this location.

Common reasons for ticket disputes

Evidence recommendations

Preparing for your hearing