How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Dallas County Jail accepts deposits to an inmate's account when you provide the inmate's name and booking number. Add funds through in-person kiosks, CashPayToday (flat $5 fee), AccessCorrections online (fees as low as $2.95), or by phone through the vendor. Need a clearance or pardon letter? Submit the completed form with a $35 non-refundable cashier's check or money order payable to
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Sending money to someone at Dallas County Jail is straightforward once you have the right info. Here are the deposit options, typical fees, and tips to avoid delays or misapplied funds.
You'll need the inmate's full name and booking number. Add funds at in-person kiosks, through CashPayToday (flat $5 fee), AccessCorrections online (fees from $2.95), or by phone through the vendor. Follow the vendor's instructions for timing and fees. Don't send cash or personal checks to the facility address.
Submit the completed clearance/pardon form with a $35 non-refundable cashier’s check or money order payable to “Dallas County Sheriff’s Office” (no personal checks or cards). Include two unexpired government-issued IDs. If notarization is required, send the original notarized form and payment by courier or U.S. mail, along with a copy of ID and a second ID.
You can complete a clearance form in person Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cashier window accepts only cash, money order, or cashier’s check for clearance/pardon payments.
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