How to get rid of wanted tag

elite-dangerous

How can I get rid of the wanted tag? When I try and leave the station the security just destroys the ship straight away. I don't have anything in my cargo. Is there a timer before it goes away?

Best Answer

This information is out of date as of version 1.3 of the game.

No, there is no timer. If you are Wanted you will have a bounty on your head. To clear the "wanted" tag you must pay the bounty.

You can do this by docking at any space station and going to Contacts -> Pilot's Federation. If you are currently docked, this is easy. If you are in space then if you will not be allowed to dock with a station that is controlled by the faction that you are wanted with (and they will shoot at you too). In this case you will need to fly to a station belonging to somebody else to pay the fine.

NB Information based on gamma test; may not apply to release version.