Appealing a Parking Ticket

Our office will answer questions at 617-635-4410.

What You Need

  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Nature of the dispute
  • Registration/Plate number
  • State where plate is registered
  • Ticket number(s) to be disputed
  • Supporting evidence such as photos

Online

Form:
Response Time:

  • You will receive an email receipt immediately after completing the form. A decision will arrive in the mail 7-10 days later.

 In Person

Locations:

  • Office of the Parking Clerk
    Room 224
    1 City Hall Plaza
    Boston, MA 02201

  • The City Hall to Go Truck visits all Boston neighborhoods.View Locations

Hours:

  • Office of the Parking Clerk: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • City Hall to Go Truck: View Schedule

By Video Call

Requirements:

  • Vehicle cannot have Massachusetts plates or registration.

  • Applicant cannot be a Massachusetts resident.

  • Ticket is 21 days old or newer.

Schedule a time:

Email OPCSkypeHearings@boston.gov with:

  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Nature of the dispute
  • Registration/Plate number
  • State where plate is registered
  • Ticket number(s) to be disputed
  • Supporting evidence such as photos

By Mail

Mail to:

  • City of Boston
    P.O. Box 55800
    Boston, MA 02205

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