There are several ways to pay for a parking ticket issued by a police officer in West Fargo:  use the envelope that was provided during the traffic stop, come to the West Fargo Police Department and pay the ticket in person between the hours of 6:30 am to 10:30 pm.  If the clerk of courts is available (8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday), you may make the payment to her.  The clerk of court and the police department are both located at 800 4th Avenue East.  The payment can be made in cash, check or money order form.

Yes, according to ordinance 11-0102 all dogs and cats over the age of twelve (12) weeks must be licensed by the West Fargo Police Department.  In order to license your pet, please bring proof that the rabies vaccination has been given and is current to the West Fargo Police Department.  A clerk will then issue the license after verifying that the proper vaccination has been given.  The charge is $6.00 per animal that is spayed/neutered and $10.00 for those who are not (we accept cash, check and money order).  The license will be good until December 31st of that year and will need to be renewed each year.

Yes.  Police reports and accident reports can be requested from the Police Department.  You will need to fill out a form stating a reason for the request (the form is available at the West Fargo Police Department) and provide identification (any picture I.D. will suffice).  Accident reports are $7.00 per report.  Police reports cost $.25 per page but are free to the victims of the crime report.  Payment for the reports may be made in cash, check or money order form. 

The City of West Fargo has numerous rules of how, when and where an automobile can park on city streets.  For instance, a vehicle can't remain on a city street for a period of time more than 72 hours and it must have current registration while parked on a city street.  For more information on parking refer to West Fargo's city ordinance 13-16.

Yes, you will need to contact the Police Department (433-5500) and ask to speak to an officer.  Be prepared to provide the officer with the following information:  your name, address, date, time and type of event.  The officer will consider the request and make a determination if the special parking is warranted. 

An ATV cannot be ridden in the city of West Fargo unless it is being used on private property for the use of moving snow, lawn work or general house repairs.  Snowmobiles cannot be ridden in the city for any reason except for loading and unloading onto a trailer.  For further information, please refer to Ordinance 13-20.  If you are caught riding a vehicle that is not permitted within the city limits the fine is $20.00.

Police reports can be made at anytime, on any day.  Please contact the Police Department at 701-433-5500 or stop in at 800 4th Avenue East.  An officer will be assigned to your issue.

If you have an issue with an officer, please come to the Police Department and inform a desk clerk of your intention to file a complaint or call 701-433-5500 to have a complaint form sent to you.  A complaint form will have to be filled out in order to register your complaint.  Once the paperwork is filled out and turned in, a supervisor will look into the complaint.  You will be contacted by the supervisor regarding the issue.

No, it is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm or dangerous weapon within the city limits.  For further information please refer to ordinance 12-0306.  If you are found guilty of firing a weapon within city limits you will be charged with a Class B Misdemeanor/$250.00 fine.

No.  Fireworks are not to be lit off at anytime in the city of West Fargo.  This includes holidays, such as, the Fourth of July.  For more information, please refer to City Ordinance 12-0310.  If you are found lighting off fireworks within the city limits, you can be charged with a Class B Misdemeanor ($150.00 fine).