Parking citations must be contested or paid within 21 calendar days of issuance. Failure to pay the fine within the allotted 21 days will result in additional penalties and/or DMV delay of your vehicle registration until penalties are paid. Unregistered vehicles or vehicles with over five outstanding parking citations may be impounded, per 22651(i)(1) CVC. All fines are the responsibility of the registered vehicle owner.

The City of National City contracts Citation Processing Center. for parking enforcement administration within the City.

How To Pay Citation

By Mail

Payments can be mailed to one of the following locations:

National City Finance Department
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950

City of National City
c/o Citation Processing Center
P.O. Box 10479
Newport Beach, CA 92658-0479

Be sure to enclose the citation with your check or money order payable to "City of National City". Please do not send cash. Note: A service charge will be assessed for checks not honored by your bank.

In Person

Payments can also be made in person to the City of National City Finance Department. (*Address listed above.)

City Office Hours are:
Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed weekends and holidays

Online

Online payments can be made at Citation Processing Center

Low-Income Payment Plan Option: CVC 40220 allows for installment payments to qualifying low-income individuals who apply within 120 days from the issuance of a notice of parking violation, or within 10 days after an administrative hearing determination, whichever is later. For more information about the low ­income payment plan, call 1(800)989-2058, or visit our website for links to payment plan information and application forms at Citation Processing Center.

Contest Citation

A vehicle owner/operator who believes that a citation has been issued in error may appeal this citation by requesting an Administrative Review within 21 calendar days from the citation issue date. Appeal online at Citation Processing Center or submit a written statement (with any supporting documentation and/or photographs) to:

City of National City
c/o Citation Processing Center
P.O. Box 10479
Newport Beach, CA 92658-0479

Original materials submitted will not be returned. You will be notified by mail of the result of the review. For additional information call 1 (800)989-2058.