What ID Do You Need to Post Bail in Milwaukee County?
Posting bail in person at Milwaukee County's Criminal Justice Facility? Bring a current, valid photo ID—no exceptions.
Anyone paying bail in person at the Criminal Justice Facility must present a current, valid photo ID. Staff check it as part of the payment process - don't assume you can sort it out once you arrive. Show up without acceptable ID, and you could be delayed or turned away entirely.
Paying with a Visa or MasterCard? The name on your card must match the name on your photo ID. The cardholder has to be the one standing there with matching ID - staff verify this before running any payment.
Credit-card bail payments are processed as a cash advance, not a regular purchase. Your card issuer may tack on extra fees beyond the bail amount. For bail under $10,000, you'll use a kiosk on Level G. The kiosk accepts cash (no fee) or credit card (fees apply).
Tip: Using a credit card? Call your issuer first to ask about cash-advance fees - they can add up fast.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Bring a current, valid photo ID (required to pay bail in person).
- ✓ If you’re paying with a Visa or MasterCard, bring the physical card and make sure the cardholder’s name matches the photo ID.
- ✓ If the bail amount is under $10,000, be ready to use the Level G kiosk.
- ✓ Consider bringing cash if you want to avoid credit-card fees (cash has no fee at the kiosk).
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