Cleveland County Payment Information

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

Payment by mail

  • Money order
  • Certified check

X    NO Cash
X    NO Personal Checks

Make payable to:
Cleveland County Clerk of Superior Court

Mail payment to:
Clerk of Superior Court
Cleveland County Courthouse
100 Justice Place
Shelby, NC 28150

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 Cashier's Office in the Cleveland County Courthouse.

Payment online

Go to Services to find options available. If eligible:

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