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If you receive a Montreal parking ticket, you generally have 30 days to either pay the amount due or enter a not-guilty plea. Paying the full ticket automatically counts as pleading guilty, so check the offence details before making payment if you believe the ticket was issued incorrectly.
Montréal allows eligible parking tickets to be paid online, in person or by mail. Drivers can also contest a ticket, request additional time to pay or apply for a payment agreement when they cannot clear the full amount immediately.
What Should You Check on a Montreal Parking Ticket First?
Before paying anything, read the statement of offence carefully.
Montréal parking and traffic tickets normally contain a nine-digit statement or file number. On the standard parking-ticket format, this number appears at the very top in the centre of the statement. You will need it when using Montréal’s online payment or contest services.
Check:
- Statement Number: Confirm the nine-digit number
- Vehicle Details: Make sure the licence plate and vehicle information are correct
- Offence: Read the description of the alleged parking violation
- Location: Confirm where the offence allegedly happened
- Amount Due: Check the full amount rather than only the base fine
- Deadline: Make sure you act within the period shown on the statement
Statements of offence are generally issued by parking enforcement agents and police officers, although other people legally authorised within the Montréal agglomeration may also issue them.
How to Pay a Montreal Parking Ticket?
There are three main ways to pay a Montreal parking ticket in 2026.
| Payment Method | What You Need | Important Point |
| Online | Nine-digit statement number and requested ticket details | Available for eligible parking and traffic tickets |
| In Person | Ticket or file details | Available at municipal court and certain Accès Montréal locations |
| By Mail | Cheque or postal money order | Allow enough time for payment to arrive before the deadline |
Remember that paying the full amount is treated as a guilty plea. Do not pay first and then expect to use the normal contest process afterwards.
1. Paying Online
For most motorists, online payment is the quickest option.
Use Montréal’s official statement of offence payment portal and enter the nine-digit statement or file number without spaces. The system may also ask for the offence date or licence plate information.
Online payment accepts:
- Visa Credit Cards
- Mastercard Credit Cards
- Visa or Mastercard Prepaid Cards
- Eligible Debit-Credit Cards Used as Credit
- International Visa and Mastercard Cards
A person with a suspended driver’s licence can still make an online payment provided there is no active enforcement action, such as a seizure, affecting the file.
Keep the payment confirmation after completing the transaction.
2. Paying in Person
Payments can also be made at eligible Accès Montréal offices and municipal court locations.
Current municipal court locations include:
- Main Office: 775 Rue Gosford, Montréal, QC H2Y 3B9
- East: 7275 Rue Sherbrooke Est, second floor, Montréal, QC H1N 1E9
- North: 1405 Rue de l’Église, Montréal, QC H4L 2H4
The former South service point at 7777 Boulevard Newman is permanently closed, while the previous service counter at 303 Rue Notre-Dame Est closed in May 2026.
Appointments can help avoid unnecessary waiting because walk-in availability may be limited.
3. Paying by Mail
The correct mailing address in 2026 is:
Montréal Municipal Court
P.O. Box 11046, Downtown Station
Montréal, QC H3C 4Y2
This replaces the outdated P.O. Box 11045 address previously shown on this page.
Payment by mail can be made using a cheque or postal money order payable to Ville de Montréal. Write your name in capital letters and the statement number on the back.
Do not mail cash. US currency is also not accepted for mailed payments.
How to Contest a Montreal Parking Ticket?
If you believe the ticket was issued incorrectly, you can plead not guilty instead of paying it.
A not-guilty plea generally needs to be submitted within 30 days after receiving the ticket. Montréal permits eligible parking and traffic tickets to be contested online, in person or by mail.
For parking offences, the owner or long-term lessee of the vehicle can enter the plea. Where a vehicle belongs to a business or other legal entity, a company administrator or director can plead not guilty.
You should:
- Check The Ticket: Confirm the offence, location, date, licence plate and statement number.
- Gather Evidence: Keep photographs of signs, parking receipts, payment records, snow-removal signage or other relevant evidence.
- Enter A Not-Guilty Plea: Use Montréal’s official ticket contest procedure, attend an eligible service point or submit the completed form by mail.
- Keep Your Contact Details Current: The court sends the hearing notice by mail.
- Attend The Hearing: Bring relevant photographs, documents, notes or other evidence you want the judge to consider.
Drivers looking at the wider process can also review the practical steps involved in disputing a parking ticket in Canada, although Montréal’s municipal court procedure should take priority for a ticket issued in Montréal.
Once a ticket has been paid in full, it is treated as a guilty plea and the normal right to contest it is lost.
Can You Get More Time to Pay?
Yes. Montréal provides an official process for people who cannot pay their statement of offence before the initial deadline. If you know you cannot pay on time, you can enter a guilty plea. A judgment is then rendered and you receive an additional 30 days to pay.
However:
- You Give Up The Right To Contest: A guilty plea cannot simply be withdrawn because you later decide to challenge the offence
- Additional Fees Can Apply: There are court costs associated with entering the plea
- Act Before The Deadline: Do not simply leave the ticket unpaid while expecting an automatic extension
Montréal explains the additional-time process separately from ordinary ticket payment.
Can You Pay a Montreal Parking Ticket in Instalments?
A payment agreement may be available if you need to spread the amount over monthly instalments.
Before obtaining an agreement, you generally must have pleaded guilty and paid the applicable plea fee, or already have been found guilty and received a notice of judgment.
An initial deposit equal to 10% of the amount owed is normally required. The municipal court collector then determines the monthly instalments according to your financial circumstances.
This can be more appropriate than ignoring a ticket because you cannot afford to pay it all at once.
What Is Included in the Amount of a Parking Ticket?
The total shown on a statement of offence is not necessarily just the basic fine.
Montréal states that the total can include:
- Fine: The amount established by the applicable law or by-law
- Court Fees: Costs that vary according to the amount of the fine
- Contribution: Applicable to certain provincial-law infractions under Québec’s Code of Penal Procedure
The exact total therefore depends on the specific offence rather than one universal Montreal parking ticket price.
Common Montreal Parking Violations
Parking restrictions can vary by street, borough, time of day and season, but common causes of tickets include:
- Expired Paid Parking: Remaining in a paid space beyond the authorised period
- No-Parking Zones: Parking where temporary or permanent signs prohibit it
- Fire Hydrants: Parking where access to a hydrant is restricted
- Blocked Access: Obstructing a driveway, traffic lane or other access point
- Residents-Only Areas: Parking without the required permit or sticker
- Street Maintenance: Ignoring temporary restrictions for cleaning or maintenance
- Snow Removal: Leaving a vehicle where temporary snow-loading restrictions are active
Always read the nearest signs rather than assuming rules are the same throughout Montréal.
Montreal Winter Parking And Snow-Removal Tickets
Winter deserves particular attention because temporary snow-removal restrictions can override normal parking arrangements.
During snow-loading operations, Montréal places temporary no-parking signs on affected streets. For many areas, daytime bans run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., while nighttime bans run from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.. Posting practices can vary by borough.
Temporary snow-removal signs take priority over ordinary parking arrangements, while permanent restrictions must still be followed. Ignoring a snow-removal restriction can result in both a fine and the vehicle being towed.
If you receive a ticket and believe the temporary signs were installed incorrectly or too late, Montréal allows residents to request information showing when signs were installed and when snow removal occurred. Requesting that information does not replace entering a not-guilty plea before the deadline.
Who Manages Parking Enforcement in Montreal?
Older information may refer to Stationnement de Montréal, but that terminology is outdated.
The Agence de mobilité durable de Montréal is now responsible for functions including paid on-street and off-street parking management and regulatory enforcement. Activities previously carried out by Stationnement de Montréal were transferred to the agency in 2020.
The municipal court, however, handles payment, pleas, hearings and disputes relating to statements of offence. The parking agency itself does not decide whether a ticket should be cancelled.
How Do You Report an Illegal Parking Violation in Montreal?
If your issue is another vehicle parked illegally rather than a ticket you received, you can report the situation to the Agence de mobilité durable.
The agency accepts reports involving matters such as fire hydrants, charging stations, residents-only zones, school areas and other prohibited parking.
For an urgent situation affecting safety or preventing traffic movement, call 514-868-3737. Examples include a vehicle blocking a reserved traffic lane or preventing access to a residence.
The agency’s reporting service covers Montréal’s 19 boroughs but not the related municipalities outside its service area.
What Happens If You Do Not Pay a Montreal Parking Ticket?
Ignoring a ticket does not make it disappear. When the payment deadline passes, the municipal court can begin further legal proceedings and additional judicial fees can be added to the amount owed.
Unpaid statements can eventually move into enforcement. Montréal’s payment-agreement information also addresses situations where a driver’s licence has been suspended for failure to pay qualifying statements of offence.
If you disagree with the ticket, contest it within the required period. If you accept it but cannot afford immediate payment, investigate the additional-time or instalment options instead of simply allowing the deadline to expire.
Can You Pay With a Rewards Credit Card?
Montréal accepts eligible Visa and Mastercard credit cards for online parking-ticket payments, so a card that earns points or cashback may still provide its normal rewards if the transaction qualifies under the issuer’s terms.
However, rewards should not be the main reason to carry the ticket balance on a credit card. Interest charges can easily outweigh the value of cashback or points if the card is not paid off according to its normal billing terms.
FAQs
How Long Do You Have to Pay a Montreal Parking Ticket?
You generally have 30 days after receiving a statement of offence to pay it. The same 30-day period applies when submitting a not-guilty plea to contest the ticket.
Does Paying a Montreal Parking Ticket Mean You Plead Guilty?
Yes. Paying the full amount automatically constitutes a guilty plea, so review the ticket before paying if you intend to dispute it.
Where Is the Ticket Number on a Montreal Parking Ticket?
The standard parking statement uses a nine-digit number located at the top centre of the ticket. This number is required for Montréal’s online payment and contest services.
Can I Contest a Montreal Parking Ticket Online?
Yes, eligible parking and traffic tickets can be contested online. The online procedure requires the information requested by Montréal’s municipal court, and eligibility conditions apply.
Can I Get a Payment Plan for a Montreal Parking Ticket?
A payment agreement may be available after you have pleaded guilty or been found guilty. An initial 10% deposit is normally required, and the municipal court collector determines the monthly instalment amount.
Can a Snow-Removal Sign Lead to a Parking Ticket?
Yes. Temporary snow-loading signs can prohibit street parking during specified periods, and vehicles that remain in restricted areas can be ticketed and towed.
Who Should I Call to Report Illegal Parking in Montreal?
For an urgent parking violation that affects safety or traffic movement, contact the Agence de mobilité durable at 514-868-3737. Less urgent qualifying violations can be submitted through its online reporting system.
