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How do I pay or contest a parking ticket in Madison?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026
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From MadisonWI.com
For a City of Madison parking ticket, use the City's online parking ticket portal (parkingtickets.cityofmadison.com). You can look up your citation there and pay it, and you can pay several citations in one session. The same portal lets you request a review if you think the ticket was issued in error, or request a court date to contest it. You can also pay by check or money order, or in person at the Parking Office in the Madison Municipal Building, Suite 109, where the City recommends an appointment. The City's page doesn't state a payment or contest deadline, so check your citation and act quickly. Court Services (608-266-4170, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) handles payments and refunds. If your registration was suspended for nonpayment, the DMV can take several business days to clear it after you pay. This covers City of Madison tickets only. Source: City of Madison Parking Division, Parking Citation Information (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026