How to Pay San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Fees (cards, cashier’s checks, money orders)
Paying Sheriff's Department fees is straightforward once you know which payment types are accepted and where to send them. Here's how to avoid delays or returned payments.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBSD) accepts credit cards - specifically Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Planning to pay by card? Make sure yours is on one of those three networks before submitting.
Cards not an option? SBSD also takes cashier's checks and money orders, but they must cover the full amount due. Partial payments can cause processing headaches, so confirm the exact total before sending anything.
For card payments, you may need to complete a credit card authorization form. Have your cardholder details ready: name, billing address, card number, expiration date, the amount to charge, and a signature. Paying on behalf of someone else? Make sure the paperwork clearly identifies the person and the fee - otherwise it may get kicked back for clarification.
Tip: Include a phone number where you can be reached and keep a copy of anything you submit for a card payment. If there’s a question about the charge, having your own record saves time.
Cashier's checks and money orders are accepted, but only for the full amount. Before mailing, I recommend confirming the correct payee name and destination - different fees sometimes route to different units.
For civil matters, send correspondence to: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415. Not sure if you should mail your payment or handle it another way? Call (909) 387-5700 to confirm.
CCW-related payments go to a different office: Training Division Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Office, 18000 Institution Road, San Bernardino, CA 92407. Phone: (909) 473-2604. Fax: (909) 473-2568. Double-check you're sending to the right place before dropping anything in the mail.
Before you send payment: Call the office that matches your fee (Civil at (909) 387-5700 or the CCW Office at (909) 473-2604) to confirm the payee name, accepted payment type for that service, and the correct mailing address.
Heads up: Available information doesn't cover processing times or whether your specific fee can be paid online. Some fees may have more specific routing instructions. Calling the numbers above is the fastest way to make sure your payment goes to the right place.
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