Avoid the wait - first check the Traffic Citation Status posted online before calling, emailing or visiting the Court.

Filing Hours :

The clerk's office is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. A mail slot is provided for filings after 4:00 pm

(Items must be received by 5:00 pm)

Phone Hours:

Phones are answered from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm daily. For 24 Hour Traffic information, please call:

• Santa Cruz: (831) 420-2200
• Watsonville: (831) 786-7200

Electronic Traffic/Minor Violation Payment information:

Click here to pay your Traffic/Minor violation fines online! (Certain restrictions apply)

** If paying on-line make sure to include the letters before or after the citation number, when entering this information.

Photo Ticket Affidavit of Non-Liability Form