Fine Waiver

Customers may apply for a fine forgiveness program once every 36 months based on a demonstration of a medical or financial hardship for the adult account holder or cosigner. 

  1. This program can allow for the forgiveness of a portion of the overdue fines. All items must be returned or replacement cost and processing fees must be paid. 
  2. Customers must fill out an application for fine forgiveness within 120 days of the 30-day overdue notice being issued or within 120 day of the fine’s accrual date, whichever occurs first, to qualify for the program. 
  3. Adjustments will be calculated as follows: customer will pay for 50% of the total of overdue fines. For example, if the customer owes $200.00, they will be responsible for $100.00. 
  4. Customers may make payments until the amount has been paid in full with the minimum monthly payment of either 10% of the adjusted fine or $5.00, whichever is greater. They will be unable to resume the use of their Library card until the balance on their account is less than $10.00. 


Fines and fees are adopted by the City Council through resolution. Saratoga Springs City Resolution R22-08, the City Council (hereinafter “Council”), with a quorum present, in a regular and public meeting held on the 2nd day of February, 2021, hereby adopted the linked schedule. 

Fine Waiver Request Form