Payment Methods

Cashless Payments Only

  • Cash is no longer accepted for payments. Do NOT send cash by mail or use cash in the drop box.
  • Checks, money orders, debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.

Payment Options: Within 30 Days

Online Payments in the Parking Portal (credit or debit cards)

  • Go to the ISU Parking Portal.
  • Click on the "Ticket" icon at the top of the page to pay.
  • Enter citation details and follow on-screen instructions.

By Mail (check or money order)

  • Send your citation and check or money order to: DPS Parking Services, Room 27 Armory, 2519 Osborn Drive, Ames, IA, 50011
  • Do NOT send cash.

Drop Box (check or money order)

  • Place your citation and check or money order in the drop box at the Parking customer service counter, 27 Armory Building.
  • Do NOT use cash.

In Person, 27 Armory Building

  • Visit during regular business hours.
  • Pay with a credit or debit card using the self-service portal, or pay with a check or money order at the customer service counter.

Payment Options: After 30 Days 

After 30 days, citations are billed to ISU Accounts Receivable.

  • Pay through Accounts Receivable
  • Mail Payment to Treasurer’s Office
    • Send a check to: ISU Treasurer, 1220 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, IA 50011

Important Note

  • The Parking Division cannot accept payments for citations billed to Accounts Receivable.