Maryland Traffic Citation Payment Plans
Maryland courts offer payment plans for traffic citations totaling $150 or more. You pay 10% of your total fine each month for 10 months. The form you need depends on which court has your case.
How Maryland payment plans work
- Minimum total fine: $150
- Pay 10% of the total fine each month
- 10 monthly payments to pay off the citation
- First payment due 30 days after approval
- Available for most payable citations
Which form do you need?
DCA-131 — District Court Payment Plan
For citations in or scheduled for Maryland District Court. This is the most common path for traffic tickets.
CC-088 — Circuit Court Payment Plan
For cases appealed or elevated to Maryland Circuit Court. Court costs are NOT included in Circuit Court payment plans.
DR-049O — Citation Option Form
Has a payment plan option. Use this if you lost your citation or want one form for multiple options.
We can mail your form for $7
Upload your completed payment plan form and we'll mail it to the right court via first-class postage within 1 business day.
Mail my form →Deadline to apply
You typically have 30 days from the date of your citation to apply. After 30 days, your options narrow. Use our deadline calculator to estimate your deadline.