Pay a SPER debt

Part of the Fines topic

Pay a State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) debt in full.

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You can use this service to pay a SPER debt in full.

You can pay online, by post, over the phone or in person. See How to pay a SPER debt for the full application process.

Log into SPER online

You'll be taken to another website.

What you should know

You can pay your SPER debt in full online. This is the quickest way to stop or prevent enforcement action.

You can also pay a SPER debt by payment plan.

Who can use this service

You can pay a SPER debt if:

  • you received a SPER enforcement order.
  • you are another person authorised to act on behalf of the order holder.

Don't use this service if:

  • you have received an overdue notice from the agency who issued the original fine
    Instead, pay your notice with the issuing agency.

How to pay a SPER debt

Choose how to pay and follow the steps.

Step 1: Gather your documents

Gather your SPER enforcement order and your client number or party ID. This number is on the enforcement order.

Step 2: Log into SPER Online

Log into SPER online

You'll be taken to another website.

Step 3: Pay the debt

Pay by debit or credit card:

  • Mastercard
  • Visa.

See payment options in the Help centre.

Step 4: Receive the outcome

You will get confirmation payment has been received.

Step 1: Gather your documents

Gather your SPER enforcement order and your client number or party ID. This number is on the enforcement order.

Step 2: Visit an office or courthouse

You can visit one of the following:

Step 3: Pay the debt

Pay in full by one of the following options:

  • cash
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • money order
  • cheque.

You cannot set up a payment plan in person.

Step 4: Receive the outcome

You will get confirmation payment has been received.

Step 1: Gather your documents

Gather your SPER enforcement order and your client number or party ID. This number is on the enforcement order.

Step 2: Pay the debt

Pay by either:

  • money order
  • cheque.

Step 3: Post the payment

Post your full payment and enforcement order to:

The Registrar
SPER
GPO Box 1387
BRISBANE  QLD  4001

Step 4: Receive the outcome

You will get confirmation payment has been received.

Step 1: Gather your documents

Gather your SPER enforcement order and your client number or party ID. This number is on the enforcement order.

Step 2: Call 1300 365 635

Monday to Friday (excludes public holidays)

8am to 5pm

Step 3: Pay the debt

Pay in full by debit or credit card:

  • Mastercard
  • Visa.

See payment options in the Help centre.

Step 4: Receive the outcome

You will get confirmation payment has been received.

How long it takes

Processing time begins when a payment is made or a payment plan is set up.

An enforcement action stops once payment is received.

How much it costs

There are no fees, surcharges or interest applied.

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Last updated:
29 June 2026