Q: I received a ticket in 2000 that I paid but the county has hired a collections agency to come after me for the ticket.
I do not have records from 18 yrs ago and they have raised the fine due to non payment. The fine is increasing daily. What can I do? At the least if I do have to pay I think I should have to pay the original amount. I haven't been hiding for 18 yrs how is it that they are just now coming after me. It does not show on my credit report and there is no way I could have found this. What are my options.
A:
1) Call the county clerk and explain what happened - most likely the burden is on you to prove you did pay.
Or;
2) Call the collections agency and work out a written payment agreement.
Juan Ooink agrees with this answer
A: Try and find the proof that you paid the ticket. Contact the Clerk to find out if they have proof of payment. Contact the collection agency and see if something can be worked out. Those are your options.
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