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Our convenient and secure online service may be used to pay fines, fees and most other court costs or assessments. Online payments are generally processed on the next business day. It is your responsibility to ensure that payments are made in sufficient time to meet required deadlines.

When paying a warrant or citation online, you must pay in full, and a default judgment of guilty will be entered*.
Our convenient and secure online service may be used to pay fines, fees and most other court costs or assessments. Online payments are generally processed on the next business day. It is your responsibility to ensure that payments are made in sufficient time to meet required deadlines.
When paying a warrant or citation online, you must pay in full, and a default judgment of guilty will be entered*.
*ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Unless a previous plea has already been entered with the court (e.g., Deferred Disposition or Driver's Safety Course), by paying your citation online, you will be entering a plea of guilty and waiving your rights to a jury trial. Your violation(s) will be recorded as a conviction and reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Online payments will incur a 6.5% fee per transaction. By continuing, you have waived the right to (1) plead not guilty, (2) request a trial before a judge or jury, and (3) hire an attorney.
The City of Kennedale makes no guarantees, promises, or warranties, regarding the accuracy of the information provided in this site. There is no guarantee this online payment service will show all of your unpaid citations.
Use of this service to submit payment constitutes acknowledgment that the City of Kennedale and the processor of electronic payments assume no responsibility for data entered by the service users.
You hereby understand that in accordance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 27.14(c), payment will result in a waiver of jury trial and finding of guilt, which may be reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Payments completed online or by phone will be processed by the Court within 24 hours afternotification is received. "By paying my citation online, I hereby: (1) enter a plea of no contest, waive my right to presentation of a Complaint and waive my right to a jury trial; and (2) acknowledge that pursuant to Art. 39.14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, I have certain rights to view documents or information pertaining to my criminal case and I hereby decline to review such information and request that the Court accept my plea and enter Judgment accordingly."
Unless a previous plea has already been entered with the court (e.g., Deferred Disposition or Driver's Safety Course), by paying your citation online, you will be entering a plea of guilty and waiving your rights to a jury trial. Your violation(s) will be recorded as a conviction and reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Online payments will incur a 6.5% fee per transaction. By continuing, you have waived the right to (1) plead not guilty, (2) request a trial before a judge or jury, and (3) hire an attorney.
The City of Kennedale makes no guarantees, promises, or warranties, regarding the accuracy of the information provided in this site. There is no guarantee this online payment service will show all of your unpaid citations.
Use of this service to submit payment constitutes acknowledgment that the City of Kennedale and the processor of electronic payments assume no responsibility for data entered by the service users.
You hereby understand that in accordance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 27.14(c), payment will result in a waiver of jury trial and finding of guilt, which may be reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Payments completed online or by phone will be processed by the Court within 24 hours after
Other Payment Options
- In person during regular business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays) at the Municipal Court customer service window located in City Hall (405 Municipal Drive; Kennedale, TX 76060).
- By mail to the Kennedale Municipal Court. Payments must be postmarked by the due date. Do not send cash. The City of Kennedale is not responsible for lost payments.
- By phone at 1-800-444-1187. To make a credit card payment using this method, you must have previously entered a plea
on your case. If you have not yet entered a plea, please call 817-985-2140 to discuss your options before making payment by phone.
Acceptable Forms of Payment
- Cash (in person only)
- Personal checks (excluding cases in warrant status), cashier's check, or money orders (must be made payable to the “Kennedale Municipal Court"
- Visa & MasterCard (additional 6.5% fee will apply to all payments rendered by credit or debit card, whether in person, online or over the phone.)
Partial Payment
If you need to request an extension or payment plan
Deferred Disposition/Driver Safety Course
If you would like to request deferred disposition
