Paying for it
Payment plans and financing
The premium is fixed by state law at 10%. How and when you pay it is not — and that part we can work with.
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No collateral on most bonds
Most of our clients qualify for a signature bond. Nothing pledged, no house on the line, nothing to lose if the case goes badly.
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No credit check
We do not pull a credit report to write a bond. Your job is your credit — if you are working and can show proof of income, we can usually help.
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The rate is fixed by law
Washington sets the premium at 10% of the bond. Nobody in the state can legally charge less, so the payment plan is about timing, not price.
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You can start tonight
A plan can be set up over the phone with a card, at either office, or at your home. You do not have to have the full premium in hand to get someone released.
What we accept
- All major credit cards Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover.
- Debit cards Processed the same as credit.
- Personal checks Accepted — many agencies will not take them.
- Jail checks The money already held on the inmate’s account.
- Cash At either office, any hour.
- In-house financing On approved credit, arranged by your agent.
Military and union discounts are available — ask your agent when you call.
Work out the premium first
Put the court's bail figure in and you will see exactly what the bond costs. That is the number a payment plan is built around.
Or pick a common amount
Your cost — the bond premium
$1,000
That is 10% of $10,000, the rate set by Washington State law. It is the fee for the service and is not refundable.
- No collateral on most bonds
- No credit check — your job is your credit
- Payment plans and financing available
Payment questions
How much does a bail bond cost in Washington?
Bail is regulated by the State of Washington and we are required by law to charge 10% of the bond amount. On a $10,000 bail, the premium is $1,000.
Is my bail refundable?
No. Bail is regulated through the State of Washington and we are required by law to take 10% of the bond, which is non-refundable. It is the fee for the service, not a deposit.
What types of payment do you accept?
All major credit cards, personal checks and jail checks. We also offer financing and flexible payment plans, and there is no credit check — your job is your credit.
How long is a bail agreement good for?
The agreement runs for the life of the case being bonded. The premium is normally paid annually, at the start and on each anniversary of the bond. Premiums are not refundable and are fully earned regardless of the outcome of the case.
Can the bail amount be reduced?
The court may reduce the amount of bail and accept a replacement bond issued for the lower amount. Any reduction in the premium or collateral depends on the bail company and surety company rates and policies.
Talk to an agent about a plan
There is no application to fill in first and no charge for asking. Call the county holding your person.