Check Acceptance Policy

Sacramento County accepts payments by check. In order to accept a check, you must provide at least one of the following current photo identification cards:

• California Driver’s License 
• DMV Identification Card 
• Military ID Card 
• Valid U.S. Passport

Effective January 3, 2013

A $53.00 SERVICE FEE WILL BE CHARGED ON ALL RETURNED CHECKS

(SCC-1369 SECTION 2.01.030 and Section 2.01.035)

WARNING Be sure you have adequate funds on deposit before you write a check. Bad check writers are reported to the District Attorney’s Office. Passing a bad check with intent to defraud is a violation of California Penal Code Section 476a.