Where can I verify the mailing address for Los Angeles?

Verify the current appeal mailing address on the city's official site: https://www.lapdonline.org/parking

Appeal a Parking Ticket in Los Angeles

Q: Where do I mail my parking appeal in Los Angeles?

Mail your appeal to: Los Angeles Department of Transportation, ATTN: Parking Violations Bureau, P.O. Box 30388, Los Angeles, CA 90030 (Los Angeles Department of Transportation).

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Mailing Address

Los Angeles Department of Transportation
ATTN: Parking Violations Bureau
P.O. Box 30388
Los Angeles, CA 90030

Deadline Window

21 Days

Issuing Agency

Los Angeles Department of Transportation

Fine / Penalty PolicyLos Angeles gives you 21 days from the notice to contest. After that, the city may add late fees or automatically enter a default judgment. ⚠️ Important: LA uses multiple PO Box addresses — if you're mailing a payment, use the financial lockbox (Box 30420). If you're mailing an appeal, use the adjudication address (Box 30247 or the address on your citation). Sending an appeal to the payment box can result in automatic forfeiture of your right to contest under CVC 40204. Los Angeles offers an online dispute portal at lapdonline.org, but the portal has a 3MB upload limit for evidence — ensure photos are compressed before uploading.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the appeal deadline for Los Angeles?

You have 21 days from the citation date to submit your appeal. Don't wait — missing the deadline forfeits your right to appeal.

Where do I mail my appeal in Los Angeles?

Mail to: Los Angeles Department of Transportation, ATTN: Parking Violations Bureau, P.O. Box 30388, Los Angeles, CA 90030 (Los Angeles Department of Transportation). ParkingBreaker can format and mail your appeal via USPS Certified Mail.

Where can I verify the Los Angeles appeal mailing address?

Check the city's official source: https://www.lapdonline.org/parking

What fines or penalties apply in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles gives you 21 days from the notice to contest. After that, the city may add late fees or automatically enter a default judgment. ⚠️ Important: LA uses multiple PO Box addresses — if you're mailing a payment, use the financial lockbox (Box 30420). If you're mailing an appeal, use the adjudication address (Box 30247 or the address on your citation). Sending an appeal to the payment box can result in automatic forfeiture of your right to contest under CVC 40204. Los Angeles offers an online dispute portal at lapdonline.org, but the portal has a 3MB upload limit for evidence — ensure photos are compressed before uploading.

How appeals reach Los Angeles

Most parking appeals are decided on the written record. When mail is accepted, ParkingBreaker prepares your packet and sends it via USPS Certified Mail so you get proof of mailing and tracking.

LAPD handles parking appeals; online appeal portal confirmed at lapdonline.org. Mail appeals require prior hearing denial.

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