Instructions
Instructions on how to take care of your citation can be found on the back of the citation.
To determine the exact amount of the fine, call the Municipal Court Clerk at (229) 391-3967 or when calling hit option Number 1. Fines may be paid at the Tifton Municipal Court Office, 130 E 5th Street, Tifton on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, from 8:30am to 5:00pm and Wednesday from 8:00am to 11:00am. The court office closes every Wednesday at 11:00am due to court.
If you pay your fine in person, you must wait two working days after the citation is issued. If you elect to pay your fine before a court date, it must be paid by 11:00am on the Date of Court which appears at the bottom of your citation. If the citation is not paid by 11:00am, you must appear in court at 2:00pm
If you are under 21 years of age, you must appear in court.
If you want a hearing, you must appear in Court.
Payments
Personal Checks will not be accepted. Send a Money Order or Cashier's Check. If paying in person with cash, you must have the exact amount of money.
Make an online payment.
Mail to:
City of Tifton Municipal Court
130 E 5th Street
Tifton, GA 31794
Phone: (470) 648-0506
Failing to Pay Fines
If you fail to pay the fine prior to the court date or upon appearance in court:
- Your driver's license will be suspended
- A warrant will be issued for your arrest
- An additional fine will be imposed for contempt of court