Fines vary by loan period and lending library. Fines stop accruing when the item is returned or declared lost. You can pay fines and fees in My Account. Paid overdue fines cannot be refunded.

If an item is not returned with the time frame specified below, it is considered lost and you will be billed for the cost of replacement and a non-refundable $5 processing fee. You may be eligible for a refund of the replacement cost if the item returned to the library within one year. Read more about lost items or contesting a fine.

We will send a courtesy overdue notice to your email address listed with the University Registrar or on the Stanford Libraries Card application. Failure to receive a notice does not cancel obligations to pay fines or fees.

Reserves and hourly loans (including Media Reserves)

• Late fines accrue immediately ($1.00/hour to a maximum of $30.00).
• One day after due date: We send a courtesy overdue reminder.
• Two days after due date: We bill you for the replacement cost and a $5 processing fee; your borrowing privileges may be suspended.

Items loaned for periods of 1-14 days, excluding Music Library 7 day loans

• One day after due date: Fines begin accruing ($1.50/day to a maximum of $10.50).
• Two days after due date: We send a courtesy overdue reminder.
• Eight days after due date: We bill you for the replacement cost and a $5 processing fee; your borrowing privileges may be suspended.

Items loaned for 28 days or longer and Music Library 7 day loans

• No overdue fines charged (unless the item is recalled).
• Two days after due date: We send a courtesy overdue reminder.
• Fifteen days after due date: We bill you for the replacement cost and a $5 processing fee; your borrowing privileges may be suspended.

Recalled materials

• One day after recall due date: Fines begin accruing ($3.00/day to a maximum of $21.00).
• Eight days after recall due date: We bill you for the replacement cost and a $5 processing fee; your borrowing privileges may be suspended
• Accrued recall fines will not be waived due to travel.