What Is the Fine Collection Center (FCC) and How Does It Relate to the Missouri DIP?
The Fine Collection Center (FCC) is a state agency that processes traffic citations issued by Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers. In certain counties, paying your fine to the FCC automatically approves you for the Driver Improvement Program — without requiring a court appearance.
What the FCC Does
The FCC handles fine payments and plea submissions for state highway patrol citations. When you receive a ticket from a state trooper and your county is on the FCC-approved list, you can:
Pay your fine to the FCC online, by phone, or by mail
Receive automatic DIP approval at the same time — no judge required
This is called the FCC track. It is an alternative to appearing in court for drivers who qualify.
Does the FCC Apply to All Tickets?
No. The FCC only handles citations issued by Missouri State Highway Patrol officers. If your ticket was issued by a municipal police officer, county sheriff's deputy, or other local law enforcement, your citation goes directly to your local court — the FCC is not involved.
FCC vs. Court: Which Applies to You?
Check the top of your citation to find the issuing agency and the county. If a Missouri Highway Patrol trooper issued your ticket and your county is on the FCC-approved list, you may be eligible for the FCC track. Otherwise, you will need to appear in court.
If you are not sure, contact the court or FCC for the county where your ticket was issued before enrolling.
FCC Contact Information
Website: mofcc.com
Phone: 877-866-3926
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
What FCC handles | Missouri State Highway Patrol citations |
FCC DIP approval | Automatic in qualifying counties when you pay your fine |
Court appearance required (FCC track) | No |
Applies to local police tickets | No — those go directly to local courts |
Not sure which track | Check with court or FCC for your county |
Frequently Asked Questions
I paid my fine to the FCC — does that mean I am automatically approved for DIP? If your county is on the FCC-approved list and you paid your fine with a guilty plea, you should be automatically approved. Contact the FCC to confirm your DIP eligibility before enrolling.
I went through the FCC. Do I still need to go to court after I finish the course? FCC-track customers generally do not need to appear in court. Follow the Form 4444 submission instructions provided by the FCC for your county after completing the course.
What if I pleaded not-guilty to the FCC? If you submitted a not-guilty plea to the FCC, your citation was forwarded to the local court. You will need to appear at your court date to request DIP approval from the judge.