What to Bring to Forsyth County Jail's Bonding Window: A Practical Checklist
Heading to Forsyth County Jail to post bond? A little prep can save you a wasted trip. This guide covers the right paperwork, the right payment, and what to expect once you're in the lobby.
Bonding at Forsyth County Jail is done in person. The bonding window is inside the jail's main lobby, near the Veterans Memorial Boulevard intersection. Plan on going inside rather than expecting a quick drop-off.
Use this address for GPS and arrival: 202 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming, GA 30040. If you need to confirm something before you head over, the jail’s 24-hour line is 770-781-2226.
Paying the bond yourself? Bring cash. Forsyth County Jail only accepts cash for bond payments. No money orders, no business checks, no personal checks. Bring a government-issued photo ID too, since everything is handled in person at the bonding window.
If you want to use a bonding company, check the approved list first. Forsyth County displays approved bonding agencies on a large screen mounted at the back of the lobby. That's where to start if you're deciding who to call. Staff can't recommend or refer you to a specific company, so don't expect a suggestion at the window.
Fee reminder: Bonding companies can legally charge up to 15% of the total bond amount as their fee.
Even with a bonding company, you'll still need to be at the jail in person. An approved bonding-company representative will meet you in the lobby and walk you through the process.
- Bring your property documents - take the property deed and the most recent paid property tax bill with you to the jail.
- Bring everyone listed on the deed - all persons on the deed must be present and have a state-issued ID.
- Confirm taxes are current - property taxes must be paid in full and up to date for the property to be used for bonding.
Common delay: If even one person listed on the deed is missing or doesn't have a state-issued ID, the property bond can't be completed.
Printable Checklist
- ✓ Cash for the bond payment (Forsyth County Jail accepts cash only)
- ✓ Government-issued photo ID (and state-issued ID for anyone on a property deed)
- ✓ Property deed and most recent paid property tax bill (only if using a property bond)
- ✓ Forsyth County Jail address: 202 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming, GA 30040
- ✓ 24-hour phone line: 770-781-2226
- ✓ Plan to check the lobby screen for the list of approved bonding companies
Before you agree to anything: If you use a bonding company, confirm the total cost up front. The fee can be up to 15% of the bond amount.
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