Purchase Parking Permits Online at City of Davis - Parking Portal

Proof of Correction Violations

You can only do proof of correction for the following two parking violation types:

1. 5204(a) cvc Current Registration Tabs

2. 5200 cvc Missing License Plate(s)

No other violations qualify for proof of correction fee reduction. 

You must have your citation corrected, viewed, and signed off by law enforcement personal in order to receive a fee reduction to $10 and it must be completed in 21 days from the date you were cited. If you have further questions, you can email the parking office at davisparking@cityofdavis.org or call 530-747-5444. 

Visit the Parking Permit webpage for details on permit types and requirements.

How to Pay A Parking Citation:

Pay through the online payment portal.

Pay by phone by dialing 1-888-730-7259

Pay by mail: Citation Collection Services; PO Box 80239  Indianapolis, IN 46280

Pay in person with cash: Davis Police Department; 2600 5th Street  Davis, CA 95618

AB503 Information for payment plans can be found on the Parking Citation Payment Plan webpage.

Citation payment customer service, call 1-866-206-8895

PAY YOUR PARKING CITATION THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL. 

How to Appeal a Parking Citation:

You may initiate a Parking Citation Review Request if you believe that your violation did not occur, or that extenuating circumstances existed to warrant the dismissal of the citation.

Appeal your citation through the online portal.

Appeal your citation in-person at the kiosk in the main lobby at the Davis Police Department.

Generally, parking citations are not dismissed for claims of the following:

  • Lack of intent to violate the law.
  • Shortage of parking spaces, on public or private property.
  • (Illegal) use of parking space inconvenienced no one, even if usage was short in duration.
  • Running late for an appointment, work, class, etc.
  • Unable to leave work, class, etc., to move vehicle in a timed zone.
  • Failure to see properly posted parking signage or painted curbs.
  • Failure to purchase (or renew, upon expiration) City parking permits.
  • Financial hardship (the City does not reduce fines or offer community service in lieu of paying fines).

    • Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.

    Parking Citation Payment Plan

    Payment plans will be available to customers that qualify as Indigent (low income) per the State Assembly Bill AB503. Payment plan parameters are as follows:
    • Payment plans are only available for California registered vehicle owners or lessee. 
    • Applications must be made within 60 days from the date of issuance, or 10 days from the Administrative Hearing, whichever is later.
    For details, please contact the parking office by email at davisparking@cityofdavis.org or call (530)747-5444.

    Residential and Visitor Parking Permits are available Online at City of Davis - Parking Portal

    Residential Permits:

    Virtual permit tied to your license plate @ $16.00/permit year (check dates when purchasing). These are only available to the residents on a permitted street and if your address offers off street parking it might not qualify for a permit.

    Visitor Permits:

    Physical permit mailed to your address @ $16.00/permit year (check dates when purchasing). This is only available to the residents on a permitted street to use when you have guests. Not all streets allow for visitor permits due to limited parking for residents. 

    Commuter Permits:

    Virtual permit for those working in the downtown tied to your license plate @ $120/permit year (check dates when purchasing) or $10/month (This is only for the month in which you purchase the permit in, for example if you purchase a permit on October 5th, it will only be good through the last day of October). Commuter permits can be purchased for 1 to 12 months at a time; make sure to look at dates the permits are valid, no pro-ration of the fee is offered. You can see the locations you are allowed to park in the downtown using an X permit on this city map available lower in this section.

    All permit purchases online, or in person, must be made using a credit or debit card and will incur a $3.95 service fee.

    No refunds will be offered for unused time on any of the parking permits. 

    If you choose to purchase your permits in person during these dates, please bring the following with you:

    • Homeowners: Copy or picture of current registration for all permitted vehicles.
    • Renters: Copy or picture of current lease/rental agreement showing property address and your name with beginning and ending lease dates; Copy of current registration for permitted vehicle. 
    • Business Employees/Owners: Copy or picture showing proof of employment/business (ie: business license, business card, check stub) and vehicle's registration. 

    Parking Maps and Other Parking Information

    Note: The parking structure located on 4th street next to the railroad tracks is privately owned and any parking citations issued at that location are serviced by Central Parking Services (Contact information should be available at garage).