Charges & Fees
Most items that are overdue by 42 days will be considered lost. The cost of the item will be billed to the account. Replacement for lost or damaged items is the cost of the item. We do not accept replacement copies for lost or damaged items.
Contact Dakota County Library for futher account and payment information.
The library does not charge fees for items returned late.
Materials cannot be checked out or renewed on an account with $50 or more of charges.
Other charges
- Collection agency fee: $10
- Fax transmissions: $1 per page sent
- Non-resident library card: $60 (annual fee)
- Photocopies and printing: 15 cents per page in black and white; 50 cents
per page in color - Returned check fee: $30
Please report lost or stolen library cards.
Paying charges & fees
You have the option to pay your library fines of $1 or more online.
Pay through your online library account
Pay your fines through your online account.
Bills paid will appear on statements as PP*DAKOTA COUNTY LIBRARY with an address of 651-4502925, MN.
Credit card payment options
You can pay full or partial payment of charges, but payment must be at least $1. Payments will be applied to the oldest charges first. You can’t pay more than you owe.
No convenience fee
You will not be charged any additional fees for paying with your credit card.
Secure transactions
The library uses a separate website with an encryption certificate. Look for “https:” in the web address and the lock symbol on your browser, indicating a secure connection. Your credit card information is not stored on library servers.
Refund policy
No refunds are given for lost items paid for and later returned. Please contact the Library for complete refund policy details.
Other payment options
You can pay in person by cash or check.
Credit card payments can only be taken online. Payment is not accepted over the phone, and library staff are not allowed to enter credit card information.
