Chatham County Payment Information

Find out more about paying court fees, fines and traffic citation in Chatham County.

Payment by mail

  • Money order
  • Certified check

X    NO Cash
X    NO Personal Checks

Make payable to:
Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court

Mail payment to:
Clerk of Superior Court
Chatham County Courthouse
PO Box 369
Pittsboro, NC 27312

If you are eligible to pay your traffic citation by mail, please include the citation number with your payment.

Payment in person

  • Cash
  • Credit / debit card (plus processing fees) – MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover. Some restrictions apply.
  • Money order
  • Certified check

X    NO Personal Checks

Pay in person at the Clerk's Office on the first floor of the courthouse annex building in Pittsboro or at the Magistrate's Office in Pittsboro.

As with any court case, you should make sure you understand the consequences of paying your citation before doing so.

Payment online

Go to Services to find options available. If eligible:

  • Credit / debit card (plus processing fees) – MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover