How to Pay Court Costs and Fines in Obion County (when you can't use a personal check)

Trying to pay court costs in Obion County? Here's the main thing to know: the clerk's office won't accept personal checks. Show up with one, and you'll have to leave and come back with a different payment method.

• ✓ Cash
• ✓ Cashier’s check
• ✓ Money order
• ✓ Credit card
• ✓ Debit card

Don't want to go in person? You can pay online for Circuit and General Sessions cases at courtfeepay.com. This works well if you're out of town or just want to handle it quickly without the trip to the courthouse.

Can't pay right away? Call the clerk's office and ask about your options. Find out the total amount due and whether any deadlines are coming up. Then ask what payment methods they'll accept from you.

1. Go during office hours - Court offices (including clerks) are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2. Make sure you’re heading to the right place - The County Clerk’s main office is at 2 Bill Burnett Circle, PO Box 188, Union City, TN 38281.
3. Use the satellite location if that’s easier - The County Clerk also maintains a satellite location at 324 S. First Street (Corner of First & Harrison) in Union City.
4. Call the Circuit Court clerk if you need case/payment guidance - You can reach Circuit Court clerk Denise Taylor at (731) 507-0999 Ext.#1 (then #1). Fax is (731) 885-7922, and the office address is 7 Bill Burnett Circle, PO BOX 606, Union City, TN 38281.

1. Pay in person with a non-check option - Bring cash, a cashier’s check, or a money order.
2. Use a card if you prefer - The clerk’s office accepts credit and debit cards.
3. Pay online for eligible cases - Circuit and General Sessions cases can be paid at courtfeepay.com.
4. Budget for the online fee - The online service adds a 3% or $3.00 charge.