Scotts Valley, CA · Santa Cruz County
Citation Contest Form
Use this form to contest a parking citation by explaining your reasons and providing supporting evidence to the Parking Citation Service Center.
What this form is
The Citation Contest Form lets you explain why you are contesting a citation and attach supporting evidence. Submit it within 21 calendar days of the citation issue date, or within 14 calendar days after the mailing of a notice of delinquent parking violation. It asks for your contact information, citation number, issuing agency, and reason for contesting.
Who needs it
Anyone contesting a citation covered by this form should complete it and submit it with any supporting evidence.
How to submit it
Mail or submit the form in person within the stated deadline to Parking Citation Service Center, Post Office Box 11923, Santa Ana, CA 92711.
About notarization
This form does not require a notary; it asks for supporting evidence but mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Citation Contest Form.
- 2
Complete Section A
Enter your contact information, citation number, issuing agency, and reason for contesting.
- 3
Gather Supporting Evidence
Attach any supporting evidence for your contest.
- 4
Submit the Form
Mail or submit it in person to the Parking Citation Service Center within the stated deadline.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Citation Contest Form ask for?
- It asks for your name, street address, city, phone numbers, citation number, issuing agency, and reason for contesting.
- How do I submit the Citation Contest Form?
- Mail it or submit it in person within the stated deadline to Parking Citation Service Center, Post Office Box 11923, Santa Ana, CA 92711. Attach any supporting evidence.
- Do I need a notary for the Citation Contest Form?
- No. The form does not require a notary and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.