Contest a Ticket
If you believe you were issued a parking ticket in error, have extenuating circumstances, or would like to request a hearing, click the box below. Hearings are heard by a third-party Hearing Officer and are held virtually, by phone, in writing or in-person. All further action on the ticket will be suspended until after your hearing. Please be prepared to upload all exhibits when submitting your hearing request. Please note: If you do not pay or contest your parking ticket within 30 days, it will result in a $10 penalty.
If you request a written hearing, you are waiving your right to an in-person/virtual hearing with the Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer will review the written explanation and make a judgment. Upon receipt of the judgment, you will have 15 days to appeal the judgment with the Franklin County Municipal Court.
If you are unable to submit an appeal online, you may do it by mail, or in-person during business hours at:
Division of Mobility & Parking Services
2700 Impound Lot Road
Columbus, Ohio 43207
Hearing Options
There are 4 options for requesting a Hearing Officer to review a ticket. All hearings, with the exception of written hearings, will be live and recorded.
In-Person
Hearings are held at:
Mobility & Parking Services
2700 Impound Lot Road
Columbus, Ohio 43207
Phone
Hearing is held over the phone. Participants must have a valid email address to send documents and access to a touchpad telephone.
Written
A hearing held without the appellant present. The Hearing Officer will review the case with any/all evidence submitted on your behalf and make a judgment. You will be notified by mail of the final decision.
Virtual
Hearing is held virtually utilizing WebEx software. Participants must have a valid email address, ability to send documents and a device (mobile, PC, tablet, etc.) with a reliable internet connection and a camera.
Additionally, you should note the following:
At the beginning of the hearing you will need to confirm your identity by supplying your full name, address, ticket number(s) and the license plate number of the vehicle to which the ticket was written.
Should you wish to have a witness testify during your phone or web-based hearing, you will need to supply your witness with the phone number or virtual information, and advise them of the hearing date and time.
If you wish to submit additional documentation, please submit to parkingappeals@columbus.gov or mailed to the address listed above. All documentation must be received two business days prior to your scheduled hearing. You can verify with the hearing officer that all documents were received at the start of your hearing.
If there are technical interruptions that can’t be fixed during the hearing, Parking Services will contact you to schedule a new hearing date.
If you are not present for your hearing during your scheduled time, the Hearing Officer will review the case on your behalf and make a judgment. You will be notified by mail of the final decision.
After your hearing, you will have the right to appeal the decision within 15 days of the Hearing Officer’s decision to the Franklin County Municipal Court.