Polk County Payment Information

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

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Payment by mail

X NO Cash
X NO Personal Checks

Make payable to:
Polk County Clerk of Superior Court

Mail payment to:
Clerk of Superior Court
Polk County Courthouse
PO Box 38
Columbus, NC 28722

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 Polk County Courthouse.

Payment online

Go to Services to find options available. If eligible:

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