Fines & Fees FAQs

  • General Questions

    We no longer charge late fees on any of our items, including Link+ materials. 

    Replacement fees for any lost or damaged materials still apply. 

    Please note that items belonging to the Dominican University library may still be subject to late fees. All other libraries in Marin are no longer charging late fees. 

    Late Fee Limits

    If you owe more than $10, you will need to pay down your balance in order to check out again.

    Lost or damaged beyond use
    List price

    Lost or damaged part of multi-part audio set
    $10 per disc

    For lost or damaged Link+ items, please see Link+ FAQs.

    The library generally does not accept personally purchased replacements.

    Paying fines and fees for items owned by Marin County Free Library:

    We no longer charge late fees on our items. Replacement charges for lost and damaged items still apply.

    Charges for any lost or damaged item can be paid:

    • Online by credit card.
      Log in to access the Fees page of your account, using your library card number and PIN/password. Select the fees you wish to pay, then click “Pay selected” or “Pay all”.
    • In person by credit card at a self-check machine.
    • In person by cash, check or credit card.

    Paying fines and fees for items owned by other libraries of Marin:

    Fines and fees charged by other libraries can be paid:

    • Online by credit card.
      Log in to access the Fees page of your account, using your library card number and PIN/password. Select the fees you wish to pay, then click “Pay selected” or “Pay all”.
    • In person by credit card at a self-check machine.
    • In person by cash or check at the owning library.

    The easiest way to see if an item is owned by another library is to look at the barcode on the front of the item. If it says "Marin County Free Library", then our policies would apply. If it shows the name of any other library, then the policies of that library would apply.