Pay a school absence penalty notice fine

You can pay a penalty notice fine for an unauthorised school absence online. The below form will take 10 minutes to complete.

You will need the penalty notice number and a credit or debit card.

Pay for an unauthorised school absence 

Payments need to be paid before 6pm by the

  • 21 day or you will be charged the higher penalty fine

or

  • 28 day or the local authority will refer to the court for non-payment

Payment dates are stated on the letter you received from us

Other ways to pay

For any other payment method call us on 01270 375 255.

Page last reviewed: 02 May 2025