Tickets, Towing & Disputes

Pay Your Parking Ticket or Boot Fees Online

Dispute Your Parking Ticket 

About Denver’ s Online Parking Citation Dispute Program

Starting Monday, September 14, 2026, people who believe they were issued a parking citation in error can dispute it online. Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will now review online parking ticket disputes, replacing what was formerly the Parking Magistrates program run by Denver County Court. To dispute a citation online on September 14, the citation must not be over 20 days old (in other words, the ticket must have been issued on or after August 25).

 

What documentation should I provide when disputing a parking ticket online?

ARE YOU DISPUTING YOUR PARKING CITATION?

You must submit complete and accurate documentation in order for your dispute to be considered by the City and County of Denver. Please review the following guidance on required documentation depending on the nature of your dispute.

If you are disputing a citation because you sold your vehicle prior to issuance of the citation, you must provide any two (2) of the following documents:

Proof of cancellation of your registration:

  • Vehicle registration, showing plate cancellation
  • A DMV printout indicating vehicle plates were cancelled
  • Colorado DMV Release of Liability

Proof of title transfer/sale:

  • A Bill of Sale
  • A title change (transfer)
  • A trade-in agreement with a dealer
  • Towing/salvage company paperwork (vehicle sold or disposed of)
  • A copy of a Divorce Decree
  • A copy of a donation receipt or paperwork showing a vehicle was donated
  • A copy of bank/finance papers showing vehicle was repossessed

If you are disputing a citation because your license plate was stolen prior to the issuance of the citation, you must provide two of the following documents:

  • A copy of the stolen plate police report
  • A copy of replacement registration
  • Proof of cancellation of the old plate

If you are disputing a citation because you were in possession of a valid disability placard at the time the parking citation was issued, you must provide:

  • A copy of your state-issued Disability Placard and Placard Registration. The documentation must include an expiration date and the registration form.

If you are disputing a citation because the registered owner is deceased, you must provide:

  • A copy of the death certificate on behalf of the deceased registered owner. Note: the citation(s) must have been issued prior to the death of the registered owner in order to be considered for review.

If you are disputing a citation for an expired or missing rear license plate, but your vehicle/license plate was registered at the time the parking citation was issued, you must provide:

  • A copy of the front and back of your vehicle registration from the issuing state

If you are disputing a citation because you were in possession of a valid parking permit at the time the parking citation was issued, you must provide:

If you are disputing a citation because you paid for parking during the time which the parking citation was issued, you must provide:

  • A copy of your receipt or screenshot showing proof of payment for the referenced parking session

If you are disputing a citation because you have already paid for the parking citation, you must provide:

  • The payment method (check or credit card, including check number or last 4 digits of the credit card)
  • Date of payment
  • Any receipt that you may have received

Individuals whose disputes do not fall into these categories, will be able to select an “other” category and submit information about their dispute.

What if I want to dispute my ticket in person and not online?

If someone does not wish to dispute their parking ticket online, they can request an in-person final hearing in Denver County Court and may also choose to set a final hearing in Denver County Court if they don’t agree with the decision they receive through the online review. For more information about setting a final hearing, visit https://www.denvercountycourt.org/parking/

What if I want to dispute my parking ticket by mail?

You must submit complete and accurate documentation for your dispute to be considered by the City and County of Denver. The documentation required depends on the nature of your dispute. Please see the guidance we’ve provided above related to various dispute types.

Disputes by mail must be postmarked within 20 days of citation issuance.

Mail to:

Denver Parking Violations Bureau
P.O. Box 46500
Denver, CO 80201-6500

 

 

Am I eligible for an online review of my parking citation?

To dispute your parking citation online, the citation must not be older than 20 calendar days.  If you have already set a final hearing in Denver County Court, you are not eligible for an online review of your parking citation.

What if I have already scheduled a final hearing with Denver County Court?

You must continue with the Denver County Court process.  You are not eligible for an online review of your parking citation if your final hearing is set.

Parking Citations 21 Days and Older

While you are no longer eligible for an online dispute or to schedule a final hearing, you may file a general motion with Denver County Court at 1437 Bannock St., Room 140, Denver, CO 80202 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday) to be reviewed by a judicial officer.

Avoiding a Parking Ticket

Always check for signs when parking on the street in Denver, so you are aware of any time limits or permit restrictions. And while all parking laws are important, they are not all posted. Know the rules and be ticket free!

Review a quick reference parking guide of common non-posted parking laws (PDF).  You can print this out and keep it in your glove box!

Pay for meters using cash, credit, or your phone!

View our updated parking violation fee schedule(PDF, 149KB), effective Feb. 1, 2022.

See the full list of Denver's parking ordinances.


Street Sweeping April–November

Residential streets are swept once a month from April through November. Because we can't sweep under parked cars, there's a parking ban on sweeping day for the side of the block being swept. If your car is parked on the side of the street being swept on sweeping day, it will be ticketed and may be relocated.

Know your neighborhood's sweeping schedule: Check the signs on your block to see the schedule for your street; sweeping days may be different for each side of the street, and not every block has restrictions. Once you know your schedule, you can sign up for email and text reminders online.

Boot Removal

If there are 3 or more unpaid tickets (or other outstanding citations) on a vehicle, a seizure warning notice will be issued, and a boot may be placed on your car. The boot won't be removed until all outstanding fines (including the additional $100 boot fee) are paid. If a vehicle is booted for 72 hours without payment, it will be considered abandoned and towed to impound.

Boot Removal

Payment by phone or online for booted vehicles can be made 24 hours a day.

If a vehicle has been towed, the owner/operator will also be responsible for paying any and all fees incurred at the impound lot before the vehicle is released from impound.

Boot Removal Operating Hours:
Boots will be removed Monday – Friday between: 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Boots will NOT be released on weekends, City holidays or between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays.

Please note: Boot removal doesn't grant your vehicle any special parking privileges. Once the boot is removed, you must ensure that your car is parked legally to avoid further citation.

Boot and Impound Hearings

If Your Vehicle Has a Boot or Has Been Impounded

Your Options:

Option 1: Pay Fees

  • Pay the fees and underlying citation fines by phone or online
  • Refer to the seizure notice or call the Parking Violations Bureau at 1-866-280-9988
  • To locate a towed vehicle, visit https://search.autoreturn.com/find-vehicle or call the Denver Police non-emergency line at 720-913-2000

Option 2: Request a Hearing

  • Schedule a boot or impound hearing to appear before a special hearing officer
  • Schedule in person at 1437 Bannock St., Room 140, Denver, CO 80202
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Important Limitations of Boot/Impound Hearings

The hearing officer may ONLY consider:

  • Whether jurisdiction exists (boot or impoundment occurred in the City and County of Denver)
  • Whether you are the owner of the vehicle or entitled to possession
  • Whether probable cause existed to impound the vehicle under any provision of the Denver Revised Municipal Code or the Colorado Revised Statutes

The hearing officer CANNOT:

  • Reduce or modify towing, impound, and storage charges already accrued or yet to accrue
  • Make any rulings or modify any fines on the unpaid citations that resulted in the booted or impounded vehicle

If the owner of the vehicle cited is deceased, the vehicle/license plate was stolen, or the vehicle was sold before the citation was issued:

  • Call the Parking Violations Bureau: 1-866-280-9988 (regular business hours) for further instructions



Towing Information

Just because your vehicle has been towed, that doesn't necessarily mean it's been impounded.

Denver, unlike many municipalities, doesn't automatically impound towed vehicles. Vehicles that are towed are often relocated to a nearby location and parked legally there. There is a $100 tow fee incurred for moving a vehicle.

If your vehicle's been towed, contact the Denver Police Non-Emergency line to locate it: 720-913-2000 (When you get the recorded message, hit 0 for the operator; they will look up your vehicle's location.)

Locate a Towed Vehicle

Search for your impounded vehicle online by license, vehicle identification number (VIN) or date of impound.

Find a Vehicle Now

If you don't know where your car's gone, call the Denver Police Non-Emergency line at 720-913-2000. When you get the recorded message, hit 0 for the operator.

If it's been relocated, they'll tell you where to find it; if it's been impounded, they'll direct you to the impound. If it has been stolen, you can report it to them directly.

Street Sweeping Information

Between April and November, residential streets in Denver are swept once per month where posted (not every block has restrictions), and residents are advised to pay attention to the red and white signs posted on their block for street sweeping parking restrictions so DOTI can provide the best street sweeping service possible. 

Find tips and info at denvergov.org/streetsweeping

Want a reminder about your street sweeping day?

  • Residents can sign up for street sweeping reminders online. Create a simple user profile and add your contact information to receive email and/or text notifications.

Sign Up Now

Still Have Questions?

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