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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to a nationwide upgrade of the Judiciary’s Financial Software, all Pay.gov payments made in the month of JUNE 2025 will not be reflected in your case balance until the first week of JULY 2025. The Finance Department will be unable to give you up-to-date case balance information until this upgrade has been completed. It is important to continue making your regular monthly payments as the U.S. Probation Office, U.S. Attorney’s Office Financial Litigation Unit, and the Bureau of Prisons are aware of this delay in payment processing. |
The U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia accepts Criminal Debt Payments online via Pay.gov. Pay.gov is a secure government website that allows you to submit payments for your federal debt(s) electronically.Pay.gov is managed by the Department of Treasury, Financial Management Services. The only acceptable means of payments are Bank Accounts (ACH), Debit Cards, and PayPal. Credit card payments are not permitted.
Please click the link below to access the Southern District of Georgia’s Criminal Debt Payment form to begin your transaction.
Click HERE to go to PAY.GOV for GASD Payments
Click HERE for detailed instructions on filling out the Pay.gov Payment Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can make payments through Pay.gov?
Anyone can make a payment if they have a Bank Account, a Debit Card, or a PayPal Account, and the criminal case is within the Southern District of Georgia.
What types of payments can be made through Pay.gov?
Criminal Debt Payments such as Restitution, Fines and Special Assessments can be paid through Pay.gov. If you wish to pay a fine (ticket) for offenses committed on federal property, like national parks and military installations, you can do so. Central Violations Bureau (CVB) fines must be paid through CVB and can be reached by calling (800) 827-2982 or by clicking the CVB tab.
Do I have to create an account?
As of November 2024, Pay.gov usernames and passwords will no longer be valid for any account and security questions (as an attempt to retrieve your login) will no longer be used or valid. Users will need to create a new login with ID.me by clicking this link Sign in to ID.me - ID.me or Login.gov by clicking this link Create an account | Login.gov.
Can I make a payment with a Credit Card?
No, you cannot. You must use a Bank Account (ACH), a Debit Card, or a PayPal Account.
What kind of Debit Cards does Pay.gov take?
You may use a Mastercard or Visa Debit Card to make a payment.
Can someone make a payment on my behalf?
Yes, third party payments can be made. The Payer must have the full criminal case number (e.g., DGAS425CR0000000-01) to make a payment on behalf of the defendant. Please ensure that the case is within the Southern District of Georgia.
Do I need to know my case number?
Yes, your case number is required to make a payment through Pay.gov. You can find your case number on your Debtor Statement or Payment Coupon that you received from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Please contact the Clerk’s Office at 912-650-4037 or email Finance at efile_finance@gas.uscourts.gov if you need assistance with your case number.