Criminal Debt Payments

In-Person Payments:
The Clerk's Office accepts cash, checks, money orders and debit cards for payment of criminal debt (special assessment, fines and restitution). Checks must be made payable to, Clerk, U.S. District Court. The Clerk’s Office is located on the first floor in room 1225 and office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. 

Mail Payments:
The Clerk's Office will accept checks or money orders in the mail. All must be made payable to, Clerk, U.S. District Court and must include name of the defendant and their case number. If you need help locating your case number, you may call the Finance Department at      (202) 354-3100 for assistance. 

Mail to:
Clerk, U.S. District Court
Attn: Finance
333 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Pay.gov Online Payments:
The Clerk’s Office is now accepting payments online through Pay.gov for federal debt. You may pay by using a bank account (ACH) or credit, debit or prepaid cards.

Before making online payments, debtors should self-enroll on the Pay.gov payment website. Instructions on how to self-enroll and make online payments can be found below.

Questions regarding online payments can be directed to the Finance Department at (202) 354-3100

CRIMINAL DEBT PAYMENTS MADE VIA PAY.GOV MAY ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT PROHIBITED BY THE TERMS OF THEIR JUDGMENT TO MAKE PAYMENT IN THIS MANNER.

Pay.gov Online Criminal Debt Payment Procedure Guides
Self-Enrollment Pay.gov Instructions
Online Criminal Debt Payment Instructions

Pay.gov Links
Self-Enrollment Form 
Criminal Debt Payment Form