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Ottawa paying or disputing a ticket by-law
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An Ottawa parking ticket and a provincial offence notice are different documents. The heading and the payment block tell you which queue you are in. The city site explains how to pay a parking penalty and how to request a review. Other charges follow the provincial offences process printed on the form.
Do not calculate a deadline from this article. The ticket states it. Early payment options, where they exist, are also stated there, and they change.
This site does not appoint a representative. Confirm a paralegal with the provincial licence register before you hire them.
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Where do I pay?
The ticket names the office. Ottawa's website has the current pay-and-dispute path for parking and other penalties. Use the date on your ticket.
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