A wire transfer authorizes your financial institution to directly apply funds to your offender account as credit with the Federal Financial Center. This method is used for the settlement of citations, warrants, penalties, surety bonds and related enforcement matters.
- Provide the full payment information to your financial institution exactly as shown below.
- Submit any supporting documentation if required.
ATTN: For Federal Direct Transfers, including warrant clearance and surety-bond obligations, must follow these instructions to avoid processing delays.
Direct Transfer Information
| Payment Type | Direct Funding Instructions |
|---|---|
| Federal Direct Transfers | Loading … |
⚖ Compliance Notice
All financial centers, along with any associated clearing agent(s), are obligated under federal banking compliance regulations to report transactions wherein individuals retrieve or repurpose funds related to legal enforcement, citation, or court-ordered surety bond activity. This mandate is executed under the Bank Secrecy Act and assists federal and local law enforcement in identifying individuals attempting to circumvent legal obligations.
To ensure lawful compliance and prevent your transaction from being flagged:
- Financial Institutions and money services provider(s) are mandated to document funding transfer purposes. Avoid a direct transfer decline by appropriately labeling the transaction as being for "prepaid security settlement services" or "government administrative handling fees".
- Avoid referencing specific legal terms such as "bond", "warrant", or "citations" during the transaction description purposes ( unless directed to by a federal officer or certified agency representative ). Failure to do so will prompt your financial institution to decline the inquired direct transfer as required under federal law. In the event of a financial institution declining a direct transfer for citation/warrant upliftal, the defendant will be detained for a minimum period of 72 hours but not more than 14 days for civil case processing.
Overnight Payments via Money Order
For individuals unable or ineligible to complete a wire transfer, the Federal Financial Center accepts overnight physical payments through the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Step-by-step instructions:
- Visit any USPS retail location and request a money order for the exact required amount.
- Leave the “Pay To” or “Recipient” field on the money order blank. This will be completed at the processing facility for chain-of-custody accuracy.
- Place the money order in a flat mailer or USPS-provided overnight envelope. No other documents are required.
- Address the overnight shipment to:
Federal Financial Center
418 Broadway #8616
Albany, NY 12207
- Use USPS Priority Mail Express (overnight service) and retain the tracking number.
- Log into your account and navigate to the Bond Posting section under Account Summary.
- Enter the full USPS tracking number exactly as issued. This tracking number serves as the transaction identifier.
Do not hand-deliver any payment. Walk-in visits are not permitted under federal security guidelines. The tracking number must be submitted electronically to validate the deposit and release process.
Supporting Documentation
| Document Type | Instructions | Send To |
|---|---|---|
| Court filings, warrant resolutions | Attach a copy of your payment confirmation and include the payer name exactly as shown in the OBI field or on the money order memo line. | Federal Financial Center 418 Broadway #8616 Albany, NY 12207 |
| Surety bond submissions | Include the bond number, issuing agency, and your tracking reference or confirmation number. | Same address as above |
Contact Us
Phone: (518) 759-8855Federal Financial Center