Inquire about a Bail Refund

Who May Inquire?
Finance will only provide information to the surety (the person who posted the bail) or to another person to whom the surety has given a signed, notarized statement, giving that person permission to inquire.

Attorneys: An attorney may inquire about bail only the surety has assigned to him or her.

Telephone Inquiries
Call Finance's Bail Unit
212-504-4321 (available 24 hours)

You will need the following information from your Bail Receipt to inquire about a refund:

• The docket number (or indictment number) given to the bail;
• The defendant's name;
• The date the bail was posted;
• The county where the bail was posted;
• The amount of bail that was posted; and
• Your name.

In-Person Inquiries
NYC Department of Finance
Client Services
66 John Street, 2nd Floor - Window 8
New York, NY 10038
Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm

You must bring the original bail receipt and two forms of identification from the following list:

• A valid New York State driver's license or non-driver's ID;
• A passport;
• Your voter's registration card;
• An employment ID;
• Your utility bill; and
• Any ID with your signature, subject to the Bail Unit's discretion.

NOTE: Birth certificates and Social Security cards are not accepted as identification.

Bail Refunds
How to Get the Bail Refund
Assign (Transfer) Bail to Another Person
Notify Finance of a Cash Bail Refund Change of Address
Lost Bail Receipt
Forfeited Bail
Abandoned Bail