Catawba County Payment Information

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

Find local administrative orders and rules
Use of Cell Phones in the District Courts of the 25th Judicial District
Infractions Court
- Infractions court will be held on Friday in Courtroom 4. Only individuals who have court should line up to have their cases handled. Six-feet social distancing is required and masks are encouraged. Please check NCcourts.gov about your court date or call the Clerk of Court at 828-695-6102.

Payment by mail

X NO Cash
X NO Personal Checks

Make payable to:
Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court

Mail payment to:
Clerk of Superior Court
Catawba County Courthouse
100 Government Drive
Department A
Newton, NC 28658

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 located in the Catawba County Courthouse or at 111 Main Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28602 (satellite office).

Payment online

Go to Services to find options available. If eligible:

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