Evansville Traffic Ticket Records

Evansville traffic ticket records are maintained by the Vanderburgh County Clerk's Traffic Division at the Civic Center Complex downtown. You can search tickets using Indiana's free MyCase portal, pay fines online through the Indiana courts payment site, or go in person to the Cashier Window at Room S241. This page covers how to find your citation, what the fees look like, your payment options, special programs for first-time offenders, and where to get local help.

Vanderburgh County Handles Evansville Traffic Tickets

Traffic citations issued in Evansville are processed by the Vanderburgh County Clerk's Office, specifically the Traffic Division (also called the Traffic Violations Bureau). The office is in the Civic Center Complex at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708. The Cashier Window for payments is at Room S241, Courts Building.

For traffic record questions, call (812) 435-5772. That's the Misdemeanor Clerk's Office line. For the general Clerk's Office, call (812) 435-5160. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., which is a bit earlier than many other Indiana county offices.

Evansville is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and handles a significant volume of traffic cases as one of Indiana's largest cities. The Vanderburgh courts use Indiana's statewide systems for record-keeping and payment. The screenshot below shows the Evansville government website.

The Evansville city site at evansvillegov.org links to the Traffic Court information page under the county section. From there you can find payment links, court schedules, and special program information.

How to Search Evansville Traffic Ticket Records

Indiana's MyCase portal covers all Vanderburgh County cases including Evansville traffic tickets. Go to https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase and search by name and date of birth, or by ticket number. The system is free and open to anyone. No account needed.

You can also search at https://publicaccess.courts.in.gov. That site works for case lookups by ticket number (UTT), driver's license number, or name and date of birth. Both portals pull from the same statewide court database.

Under Indiana's public records law, IC 5-14-3, traffic court records are public. That means anyone can search for a case, not just the person named on the ticket. Attorneys, employers, and anyone else can look up Evansville traffic cases using MyCase.

If you received a ticket recently, wait 5 to 7 days before searching. The court needs time to enter the citation into the system. If it still doesn't appear after 10 days, call the Clerk's Office at (812) 435-5772 to ask about it.

Traffic Ticket Fees in Evansville

Evansville and Vanderburgh County follow Indiana's standard infraction fee schedule. Fees include court costs on top of the base fine, so the total is often higher than the number on your ticket suggests.

Common fees for Evansville traffic tickets include:

• Speeding 1-15 MPH over the limit: $143.50
• Speeding 16-25 MPH over the limit: $148.50
• Seat belt violation: $28.00

These are total amounts including court costs. If you have multiple violations from the same stop, each one carries a separate fee. There is also a late fee if you miss the payment deadline.

Speed limit laws are found under IC 9-21-5. This statute sets the rules for posted speed limits across Indiana. Vanderburgh County courts apply the standard state fee schedule for speeding infractions.

How to Pay an Evansville Traffic Ticket

There are three ways to pay. Online, in person at the Civic Center, or by mail. Each has slightly different rules for what forms of payment are accepted.

Online payment: Go to https://public.courts.in.gov/pay/ or the payment link on the Evansville government site. You can also visit https://www.evansvillegov.org/county/topic/index.php?topicid=1147 for local payment options. Search by ticket number or case number and pay with a debit or credit card.

In person: Visit Room S241, Courts Building, 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Accepted forms of payment include cash, cashier's check, money order, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Personal checks are not accepted. This is different from some other Indiana counties, so don't show up with a personal check.

By mail: Send payment to Vanderburgh County Clerk's Office, Attn: Cashier, P.O. Box 3356, Evansville, IN 47732-3356. Include a copy of your ticket, the case number, your name, and payment by cashier's check or money order. Also include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want a receipt back.

Under IC 9-30-10, ignoring a citation can lead to a license suspension and additional costs. Pay by the date on your ticket to avoid those problems.

Special Programs for Evansville Drivers

Evansville has two programs that may help drivers avoid points on their record or reduce penalties.

The Alive at 25 program is required for drivers ages 16 to 24 who receive their first moving violation. It's a safe-driving course run by the National Safety Council. Completion may allow the ticket to be dismissed or reduced. Ask the clerk at (812) 435-5772 whether your case qualifies.

The Infraction Deferral Program lets some first-time offenders have their infraction deferred, meaning it stays off their driving record if they meet certain conditions during the deferral period. To find out if you qualify, call (812) 435-5980. Not all infractions are eligible. Serious speeding violations and DUI charges are not covered by this program.

If your ticket involves driving under the influence, that falls under IC 9-30-5. OWI cases must go through the criminal court process and cannot be resolved by paying a fine online. You will need to appear in court.

Insurance-related violations fall under IC 9-25-8, Indiana's financial responsibility law. If you got a ticket for no insurance, resolve the insurance issue first, then bring proof to the court. The clerk can tell you what documentation you need.

Local Resources in Evansville

Indiana Legal Services has a southwestern Indiana office in Evansville. They may be able to help low-income drivers with traffic-related legal issues. Call (812) 424-0127 to ask about eligibility.

The Vanderburgh County Bar Association can refer you to local traffic attorneys. If your ticket involves a misdemeanor or you're facing a license suspension, a brief consultation with a lawyer is often worth the cost.

The Indiana BMV has a branch in Evansville where you can get driving record copies, handle reinstatement paperwork, and ask questions about your license status. A certified driving record costs $4 through mybmv.com.

The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office at (812) 435-5192 handles criminal traffic cases. Their office coordinates with the court on DUI prosecutions and other serious traffic charges.

Nearby Cities

Evansville is in southwestern Indiana near the Kentucky border. Most neighboring communities are in Kentucky or in smaller Indiana towns without dedicated pages.