How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
For Kings County Sheriff's Office Civil Division payments, you can use cash, checks, or money orders. Checks and money orders must be made payable to "Kings County Sheriff's Office." The Sheriff's Civil Division charges fees for most services, and you typically pay before the service is performed. Some civil actions require significant deposits up front: a real property levy may require a $3,000 deposit, and a vehicle levy may require about $2,000 before services proceed. Sending funds for an incarcerated person? Confirm their full name and booking or facility ID first, then choose an accepted deposit method (online portal, phone, kiosk, or mail money order where allowed). Do not mail cash, and watch for posting times and vendor fees that can affect when funds become available.
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
You can pay Civil Division fees by cash, check, or money order. Checks and money orders must be made payable to “Kings County Sheriff’s Office.”
A real property levy can require a $3,000 upfront fee or deposit before the service is performed.
Do not mail cash. For Civil Division payments, use a check or money order made payable to “Kings County Sheriff’s Office,” and use an approved deposit option for incarcerated-person funds (including mail money order where allowed).
Need the Kings County Sheriff's Civil Division to serve documents or handle other civil services? You'll need to pay fees up front. Here's a practical breakdown of common costs and when fee waivers apply.
Submitting civil paperwork through the Kings County Sheriff's Office Civil Division? You'll need to pay fees upfront. Here's what to expect, how to pay, and which requests require larger deposits.
Want fast updates when someone's custody status changes at Kings County Jail? VINE sends automated alerts straight to your phone. Here's how to register and what to expect when the calls come in.
