Fine payment options
- Pay online.
- Pay by phone.
- Pay by MoneyGram. The TAB billing/receive/identification code is 12728.
- Pay in person. Pay by check, cash, credit card, or money order at the TAB office.
- Pay by mail. Mail a check or money order payable to “Transit Adjudication Bureau” to TAB. Include the Notice of Violation number. Allow up to ten days for us to process your request.
If you get a notice after paying the fine, contact TAB.
Fare evasion fine amounts
Fines for fare evasion are based on the number of violations committed during a four-year period:
- First offense: Warning, no fine.
- Second offense: $100 fine, $50 OMNY credit if fine is paid on time in full.
- Participants in the Fair Fares NYC program who received a 50% fine reduction receive a $25 OMNY credit if their fine for a second offense is paid on time.
- OMNY credit must be picked up at the TAB office within 60 days of fine payment.
- Third offense and up: $150 fine or a criminal summons.
If you received a Notice of Fine indicating one or more violations for fare evasion in the past four years has been linked to you, then you have the right to dispute this match. Contact TAB to request information on the linked Notices of Violation.
If you haven’t received a Notice of Warning or Notice of Fine within 15 days after receiving the Notice of Violation, it is important that you contact TAB so that you receive warning or fine information prior to your hearing date. If the address on your Notice of Violation is not your current mailing address, it is important that you update your address.
Reduced fare evasion fines for Fair Fares NYC recipients
If you were enrolled in Fair Fares NYC when your fare evasion Notice of Violation was issued, then you are eligible to have your fine reduced by 50%. Fair Fares NYC offers a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares to eligible New York City residents.
You must prove your Fair Fares enrollment to receive this fine reduction. You can also enroll in Fair Fares NYC after receiving your Notice of Violation and receive a one-time waiver of your fare evasion fine. You may also request an extension to allow you more time to apply for Fair Fares NYC.
Prove your Fair Fares NYC enrollment
- Visit TAB in-person Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., or email your proof to TAB.FairFares@nyct.com.
- Attach or bring one of the following documents:
- A letter stating that your application for Fair Fares has been accepted.
- A screenshot of your Access HRA portal showing that you are enrolled in Fair Fares. Be sure to include in the screenshot your name, date of birth, Fair Fares ID, and Fair Fares NYC MetroCard expiration date.
How to enroll in Fair Fares NYC after receiving your Notice of Violation
If you were not enrolled in Fair Fares NYC when your fare evasion Notice of Violation was issued, but you enroll in the Fair Fares NYC program after getting a Notice of Violation and before your hearing date, you are eligible for a one-time waiver of your fare evasion fine.
Visit the Fair Fares NYC website to learn more about Fair Fares NYC and apply.
How to request an extension to apply for Fair Fares NYC
You may also request an extension to allow you more time to apply for Fair Fares NYC. To request a 45-day extension, submit the Intention to Apply for Fair Fares NYC form to TAB on or before your hearing date by following the instructions on the form. You must prove your Fair Fares enrollment to receive this fine waiver. If you request a 45-day extension and do not return with proof of Fair Fares enrollment by the end of the 45 days, you will be responsible for immediate payment of the balance, which may include penalties and interest.
Visit the Fair Fares website to learn more about Fair Fares NYC and apply.
More information about fine payment
Time Payment Plan
If you are unable to pay a fine in full, and have a minimum balance due of $40, then you are eligible to request a Time Payment Plan by calling or visiting TAB in person. The Time Payment Plan grants you 60 days to pay your fine.
Time payment plans are available prior to your hearing date, and within 30 days after your hearing date. Once the second $25 penalty takes effect, 30 days after your hearing date, you are no longer eligible for a time payment plan.
There is a $10 processing fee for participating in the Time Payment Plan. If you do not satisfy the terms of the Time Payment Plan, you will be responsible for immediate payment of the remaining balance, which may include penalties and interest.
Payment Status Letters
You have the right to request a Payment Status Letter indicating the current amount due for a Notice of Violation.
To request a Payment Status Letter, visit TAB in person. Bring Photo ID and a copy of, or the number on, of your Notice of Violation. There is no fee for a Payment Status Letter.