will I be required to disclose this to future employers? - no

will this show up on a background check? For how long? - no

how will this impact getting a license in NJ? It won't

is this the same thing as a misdemeanor? No

will this be on any sort of permanent record or publically accessible record? Technically will be a court record but no one will care. I have probably received about 50 parking tickets (a similar offense) in my life and no one has ever asked about them.

• me sponsoring someone's green card? No -

what will I need to pay? He said it will be like $30 but online I see 70-100 - whatever it says online when you plug in the ticket info

will I need to report this to landlords in the future , no

It's a non criminal offense. It's just a fine. Chill out, pay it, and don't be so dumb next time. You are really freaking out over nothing.