Cash Bail Refund Inquiries
The Department of Finance will provide information about a Cash Bail refund only to the Surety, who is the person who posted the Cash Bail, or to another person to whom the Surety has given a signed, notarized statement, giving that person permission to inquire about the Cash Bail refund.
Attorneys: An attorney may inquire about Cash Bail refunds only if the Surety has assigned or transferred the Cash Bail to the attorney.
Other people may request information about a Cash Bail refund by writing to:
NYC Department of Finance
Treasury Division, Court Assets Unit
66 John Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Telephone InquiriesCall Finance's Bail Unit
212-908-7619
Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
or
Email Us. You will need the following information from your Cash Bail Receipt to inquire about a refund:
- The docket number (or indictment number) noted on the Cash Bail receipt;
- The defendant's name;
- The date the Cash Bail was posted;
- The county where the Cash Bail was posted;
- The amount of Cash Bail that was posted;
In-Person InquiriesNYC Department of Finance
Treasury/Court Asset Unit
66 John Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10038
Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm
You must bring a government issued picture ID, from the following list:
- A valid New York State driver's license or non-driver's ID with a photo;
- A passport;
- A benefits card
- A municipal ID card
If you do not have any of the above you will need to bring two ID’s from the following list:
- A Social Security Card;
- Your voter's registration card;
- An employment ID;
- Your utility bill (issued within the last 60 days); and
- Any ID with your signature, subject to the Cash Bail Unit's discretion.