California Traffic Ticket Lookup
Need to check your ticket status, find your due date, or see how much you owe? Here's how to look up your California traffic ticket online by county.
What You Can Find Online
How to Look Up Your Ticket
Step 1: Find Your County Court
Your ticket is handled by the county where you received it (not where you live). Look at your citation—it shows the county and sometimes the specific court location.
Step 2: Gather Your Information
You'll need one of these:
- Citation number: Found on your ticket (fastest method)
- Driver's license number: Your CA DL number
- Name and DOB: As it appears on your license
Step 3: Use the Court's Online Portal
Most California courts offer free online case lookup. Enter your information to see your ticket status, due date, and bail amount.
Major County Court Lookup Links
Los Angeles County
LA Superior Court Online Services
lacourt.org/paycitation
San Diego County
SD Superior Court Case Lookup
sdcourt.ca.gov
Orange County
OC Superior Court Online
occourts.org
Riverside County
Riverside Court Services
riverside.courts.ca.gov
San Bernardino County
SB Superior Court Portal
sb-court.org
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara Court Online
scscourt.org
Sacramento County
Sacramento Court Services
saccourt.ca.gov
San Francisco County
SF Superior Court
sfsuperiorcourt.org
What the Lookup Shows You
- Case number: Your official court case number
- Violation: The specific code you were cited for
- Due date: Deadline to respond or pay
- Bail amount: The total fine if you pay/forfeit bail
- Status: Open, closed, warrant issued, etc.
- Options: Pay, contest, request extension, traffic school
Common Lookup Problems
Ticket Not Found
If your ticket doesn't appear online:
- Too recent: Tickets take 2-4 weeks to be entered into the system
- Wrong county: Check where you got the ticket, not where you live
- Typo in citation number: Double-check each digit
- Name mismatch: Use exact name as on your license
System Shows "Warrant Issued"
If you see a warrant status, you missed your due date. You'll need to resolve the warrant before contesting the ticket. See our warrant guide for next steps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I lost my ticket?
You can still look it up using your driver's license number or name/DOB. Call the court clerk if online lookup doesn't work—they can search by your information.
Do I need to wait for a courtesy notice?
No. Once your ticket appears in the court system, you can act on it. Don't wait for the courtesy notice—it may not arrive, and you're still responsible for the deadline.
Can I pay my ticket online?
Most courts accept online payment. However, paying is an admission of guilt. Consider fighting your ticket first—you can still pay later if you lose.
How do I check if I can do traffic school?
The online lookup often shows if traffic school is an option. General eligibility: moving violation, valid driver's license, no traffic school in the past 18 months.