How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
For Kings County Civil Division services, pay by cash, check, or money order—make checks and money orders out to the Kings County Sheriff's Office. The Civil Division charges fees for most services and typically requires payment upfront, so confirm the total before you go. Some processes require substantial deposits: $3,000 for certain real property levies, $2,000 for certain vehicle levies. If you're adding money to an incarcerated person's trust account instead, deposit options often include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, or U.S. Postal money orders (methods vary by facility). Before sending funds, verify the person's full name and booking/ID, follow the county or vendor instructions, and never mail cash.
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For Civil Division services, Kings County accepts cash, checks, and money orders. Make checks and money orders out to Kings County Sheriff's Office. Payment is usually required before service is performed, so confirm fees in advance.
Make checks and money orders payable to the Kings County Sheriff’s Office for Civil Division payments.
No—don’t mail cash. Use approved deposit methods such as an online/mobile portal, phone deposit, lobby kiosk, or a U.S. Postal money order, and follow the facility or vendor instructions for the method you choose.
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