PayCourt is a forward-thinking debt resolution group that partners with courts to help people resolve outstanding fines and obligations. We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people free themselves from old court fines once and for all.

You may have an unpaid court fine or obligation placed with PayCourt for collection. We work closely with hundreds of court jurisdictions to help you resolve these fines quickly, securely, and respectfully.

No. PayCourt never purchases or owns debt. We act strictly as a third-party collection agency engaged directly by the court; typically through the State’s Attorney’s office, the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, or another authority designated by the state. We work on the court’s behalf to manage and recover outstanding fines, but the obligation always remains to the court at all times.

Yes. Many of our messages and letters include direct contact information for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office. You can always call the court directly to verify that PayCourt is authorized to work on your case.

Yes. PayCourt is a registered DBA in Illinois and a licensed collection agency.

You can verify our business registration through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Business Entity Search.

Our Illinois Collection Agency license can be verified by visiting the IL Department of Financial & Professional Regulation,  selecting Collection Agency as the License Type, entering 017021524 as the License Number, completing the CAPTCHA, and clicking Search.

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• Text messages only come from short code 22804. Short codes are carrier-approved, making them more secure than standard phone numbers.
• Direct court links. Many of our communications include links to your court’s official case management system so you can verify details directly.
• No threats. PayCourt will never threaten arrest, license suspension, or credit damage. Our approach is respectful and cooperative.
• Court verification. You can always call the court listed in your communication to confirm our partnership.
• Emails. Come from info@paycourt.com

• Text messages coming from a standard 10-digit number (not 22804).
• Threatening language about arrest, license suspension, or credit harm.
• Requests to pay via gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other unusual methods.
 If you encounter these, they are not from PayCourt.
• Emails come from info@paycourt.com and have verified logos.

PayCourt offers secure payment options online, by phone, and sometimes directly through your court’s portal. Your communication from us will include specific payment instructions.

Yes. Our world-class payment system is secure and compliant with industry standards. We never store sensitive payment data beyond what’s required to process your transaction.

In most cases, yes. We work with you to set up affordable payment plans that meet court guidelines. Contact us to explore your options.

If you believe you’ve already paid, we encourage you to contact PayCourt or the court directly to confirm. Sometimes payments made directly to the court may take time to update in our system.

It’s normal to see a small difference from time to time. A few common reasons:

• Payments in transit – A payment you made to the court may not have reached PayCourt yet, or a PayCourt payment may still be posting to the court’s system. We send funds to the court every week, but each side’s posting schedule can create a short lag.
• Judgment interest – Some courts authorize PayCourt to calculate and apply judgment interest even if their own site can’t show it. When that happens, you’ll see the interest itemized in your PayCourt consumer portal under the Details tab (upper right) as part of the sub-balance breakdown.

Questions? – If something doesn’t add up, contact PayCourt or the court directly. We were hired to help you navigate situations like this and will work with you to reconcile any differences.

Absolutely. PayCourt operates under strict federal and state requirements for ethical collections and follows industry best practices designed to protect consumers. While the court-ordered nature of these obligations means the rules aren’t identical to ordinary consumer debt, we align with nearly all of the same protections because it’s simply the right way to work.

No. PayCourt does not report court fines to credit bureaus. Your account with us is strictly about resolving your obligations with the court.

Yes. PayCourt is a registered DBA corporation in Illinois and a fully licensed collection agency. We’re also authorized to operate and collect on behalf of courts in other states where we’re engaged.

PayCourt’s role is limited to assisting the court collect and manage outstanding fines. PayCourt does NOT issue warrants, suspend licenses, or use intimidation tactics. We’re not notified if the court has an active warrant or other enforcement measures on your case. If you’re concerned about possible legal consequences, contact the court directly to confirm your status.

You can reach our team through the contact information provided in your message or by visiting the Contact Us page on our website Or simply reply the communication you received from us.

Yes. You can always request verification directly from PayCourt, or call the court listed in your message to confirm your case details.