Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Obion County Jail, TN (TN)
Need to add money to someone's account at Obion County Jail? Start by confirming the current process with the Obion County Trustee's Office. Here's how to reach them.
Send Money and Commissary at Obion County Jail, TN.
Review available deposit, commissary, money order, and online payment information for sending money to an inmate at Obion County Jail, TN.
Overview
If you need to handle money related to Obion County Jail or county payments, start by separating county fees from inmate deposits. For county taxes and other county accounts, Obion County lists several ways to pay: by mail (P.O. Box 147), in person at the Trustee's office, at the satellite drive-thru at 324 S. First Street (check only, with a 24-hour drop-off), by phone at 1-877-590-1417, or through Auto Draft. Credit card payments for tax accounts (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) are accepted, but the processor charges a 2.5% fee. For court-related payments, the clerk's office does not accept personal checks, and online court payments through courtfeepay.com include a 3% or $3.00 fee. To add money to someone in custody, use the facility's approved kiosk, online/app, phone, or mail options. Expect vendor fees at checkout.
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Quick Facts
- The Obion County clerk’s office does not accept personal checks; accepted methods include cash, cashier’s check, money order, or credit/debit card, and online payments via courtfeepay.com carry a 3% or $3.00 fee.
- Credit card payments for county tax accounts are accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) with a 2.5% processing fee charged by the processor and not retained by Obion County.
- You can pay county taxes by mail (P.O. Box 147), at the Trustee’s office, at the satellite drive-thru (324 S. First Street; check only and 24-hour drop-off), by phone (1-877-590-1417), or via Auto Draft.
- Property taxes are due the first Monday in October and may be paid through the last day of February without interest; delinquent taxes accrue interest monthly at 1.5% after the last day of February.
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Common Questions
How can I send money to someone at Obion County Jail?
Use an approved deposit option: an in-person kiosk, an online portal or app, an automated phone system, or an approved mail option (based on the facility's vendors). You'll typically need the person's full name plus a facility identifier (ID/jacket number or birthdate). Any convenience or processing fees are set by the third-party processor and shown during checkout.
Can I pay Obion County court fees or taxes online and what are the fees?
Yes. Online credit/debit payments for county accounts are accepted, but credit card tax payments include a 2.5% processing fee charged by the processor. Online court payments through courtfeepay.com carry a convenience fee of either 3% or $3.00.
Does Obion County accept personal checks for payments?
No. The Obion County clerk’s office does not accept personal checks, so use cash, a cashier’s check, a money order, or a credit/debit card.
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How to Contact an Inmate at Obion County Jail, TN (TN)
Trying to reach someone at Obion County Jail? Your first step is figuring out which office handles what you need: mail, phone calls, visits, or adding money to an account. The information available here focuses mainly on Obion County Trustee payment options (primarily for tax payments), so use it as a starting point and verify inmate-specific rules directly with the jail before sending anything.
How to Get a Marriage License When One Partner Is in Obion County Jail
If your fiancé(e) is in Obion County Jail, you can still get married. You'll just need to use the County Clerk's affidavit process since the incarcerated person can't appear in person.
How to Get Married When Your Partner Is in Obion County Jail
You can apply for an Obion County marriage license even if your partner is in Obion County Jail. The paperwork works a little differently. The key is knowing when both of you must appear in person, and when your incarcerated partner can use a clerk-provided, notarized affidavit instead.