Send Money at Dallas County Jail

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

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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Quick Facts

  • Deposits require the inmate's name and booking number and can be made at in-person kiosks, via CashPayToday, AccessCorrections online, or by phone.
  • CashPayToday charges a flat $5 fee and AccessCorrections fees start as low as $2.95.
  • Clearance or pardon requests require a $35 non-refundable cashier's check or money order payable to 'Dallas County Sheriff's Office'; personal checks and cards are not accepted.
  • Requestors must submit two unexpired government-issued forms of identification.
  • If completing the clearance form in person, the cashier's window is open Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and only cash, money order, or cashier's check are accepted.

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Common Questions

How do I deposit money into an inmate's account at Dallas County Jail?

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.

What do I need to request a clearance or pardon letter from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office?

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.

When can I complete a clearance form in person and what payments are accepted at the cashier window?

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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