Paying San Bernardino Sheriff Fees & Reaching the Civil Enforcement Unit: Hours, Methods, and Example Fees
Need to pay a Civil Enforcement fee or get in touch with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBSD) Civil Enforcement Unit? Below you'll find service hours, accepted payment types, and a few real examples from the county fee schedule so you can plan ahead.
The Civil Enforcement Unit is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Handle any questions or payments during those hours to avoid a wasted trip or missed call window.
The Civil Enforcement Unit is located at 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415. You can also reach them by phone at (909) 387-5700.
SBSD accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover credit cards for Civil Enforcement payments. Have the cardholder information ready before you call or submit paperwork to save yourself some time.
Cashier's checks and money orders are also accepted, but they must be for the full amount. Double-check your total before purchasing one, since partial payments are not indicated as acceptable on the form.
The county fee schedule lists a notary fee of $15.00. If you need something notarized as part of your paperwork, that gives you a baseline to budget for.
Evictions are listed at $180.00, broken out as $105.00 for posting plus $75.00 for the Notice of Restoration. That breakdown helps you see exactly how the charge is calculated.
For levies, the fee schedule shows a keeper fee of $300.00 for 8 hours ($125 + $175). This is useful if you're trying to match an invoice or estimate costs tied to a specific time block.
Note: These are only examples from the county fee schedule, not a complete list. For the most current amount for your specific service, call Civil Enforcement at (909) 387-5700.
Send mail, documents, or other Civil Enforcement correspondence to: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415. If you have questions before sending anything, call (909) 387-5700.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Plan around normal service hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
- ✓ If paying by card, confirm you are using an accepted type (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
- ✓ If paying by cashier’s check or money order, make sure it is for the full amount before you purchase it.
Not sure which payment option works best for your situation? Call the Civil Enforcement Unit at (909) 387-5700. They can confirm whether Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cashier's check, or money order is the right fit for the fee you're handling, and make sure you're prepared to pay the full amount.
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