Certificate of Disposition for a Traffic Ticket

Dealing with court personnel at a New York State justice court can be a haphazard experience. If you want an official piece of paper showing the result of your case you need to request a “Certificate of Disposition.” This official piece of paper will indicate the final result of the charge(s) you were facing. It should be embossed with a seal. New York State statute provides for a $5.00 fee but courts will often waive the fee. If the court does not waive the fee, it can usually only be paid with a money order, certified check, or cash. Many courts will not take a credit card and almost all courts will not take a personal check. When you get the certificate, it will show an “arrest date.” This should not concern you as this is the form that is used for all cases. It does not mean you were arrested.