How to Pay San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office Fees (where to send payments, accepted methods, and civil enforcement hours)
Need to pay a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office Civil Enforcement fee? Using the right payment method and sending it to the correct address will help you avoid delays. Here are the mailing details, accepted payment types, and the Civil Enforcement Unit's hours.
Mail Civil Enforcement payments and paperwork to: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415. Questions about what to send or how to pay? Call the Civil Enforcement Unit at (909) 387-5700.
Send checks and any supporting documents to: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415. Use the full address exactly as written - this keeps your payment from getting lost in the shuffle.
Need to confirm a fee amount or find out what to include with your paperwork? Call the Civil Enforcement Unit at (909) 387-5700.
The fee schedule also lists an email contact starting with civildocs@s. Before you hit send, double-check that you're using the complete address from the Sheriff's official materials.
Payment Methods
- ✓ Visa
- ✓ MasterCard
- ✓ Discover
- ✓ Cashier’s checks (must be for the full amount)
- ✓ Money orders (must be for the full amount)
Fees vary. A notary service, for example, costs $15.00.
Some services cost more and break down into parts. An eviction, for instance, runs $180.00 total - $105.00 for posting plus $75.00 for a Notice of Restoration.
The Civil Enforcement Unit is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Call during those hours for the best chance of reaching someone who can help.
Tip: Accepted payment methods include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cashier's check, and money order. Make sure any cashier's check or money order covers the full amount. Not sure what to send? Call (909) 387-5700 and confirm you're mailing to 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415.
- Choose an approved payment type - pay by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover, or use a cashier’s check or money order for the full amount.
- Write down your payment details - keep your card receipt or the cashier’s check/money order receipt stub so you can track what was paid.
- Mail to the Civil Enforcement address - send your payment and any paperwork to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415.
- Call if anything doesn’t match your paperwork - if you’re not sure the amount is correct or you need help confirming what to include, contact (909) 387-5700.
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