Request a Hearing-By-Mail
If you wish to have a hearing by mail:

• Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked,
• Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and
• Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records.

Mail your request to:
NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

Receiving Your Decision
After reviewing your mailed submission, the Administrative Law Judge's decision will be sent to you by mail. If you should need a copy of the decision or did not receive it you should request a copy by mail.

Mail your request to:
NYC Department of Finance
Correspondence Unit
66 John Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10038

Settlements
The New York City Department of Finance has instituted a Reduced Fine Program. An offer of reduction is extended for certain violations prior to a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. If a reduction is accepted the respondent waives their right to a hearing and appeal. Participation in this program is not mandatory.