Reliable bail bonds · Denver, Colorado · since 1988 Someone you love needs help right now.
Express Bail Bonds has answered the phone for Colorado families since 1988. Standard 15% rate, a real, knowledgeable bondsman on the line, and most releases in 2 to 4 hours.
Hours
24 / 7 · 365
No voicemail, no wait times.
Office
1304 Elati St.
Denver, Colorado 80204
how it works
The bail process can feel overwhelming. We make it three steps.
Call us.
Tell us who is in custody and where. We pull the booking details and walk you through the bond amount, the cosigner role, and the math behind the 15% premium — usually before you have to make a decision.
Apply online.
We send a secure online application, contract, and payment link. Upload a clear photo ID, a recent paystub, and a proof of address — that is what the jail and the court will ask for. We handle the rest of the paperwork.
Release.
Once the bond is posted electronically, the jail begins their release process. Most Colorado facilities release within 2 to 4 hours. We monitor the queue and keep you updated until your loved one is in your driveway.
Home.
why families call us first
Built for the call you hoped you’d never have to make.
The bail process is unfamiliar to most people. Our job is to make the next two hours simple, transparent, and predictable — even at 2 a.m.
A real bondsman, not a queue
When you call at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., a knowledgeable bondsman picks up. No voicemail, no IVR, no waiting for a callback while the booking clock ticks.
The Colorado standard rate — and only that
A 15% premium is the state-mandated rate. We charge that. Bonds over $5,000 with an approved cosigner can drop to 10%. There are no hidden fees.
2 to 4 hours, typically
Once the bond is posted electronically, the jail starts their release queue. Most Colorado facilities release in 2 to 4 hours. We monitor and tell you what is happening.
Online application & e-posting
We can send the application, contract, and payment securely to your phone. At most Colorado detention facilities the bond is posted electronically — you don’t have to drive across town to sign paperwork.
Statewide coverage
Denver Metro courts and jails, plus every Colorado county. From Boulder and Aurora to Vail, Telluride, Grand Junction, Greeley, and the mountain courts — we know the people, the procedures, and the wait times.
Transparent about what we don’t do
We can’t post cash-only bonds — those are court-ordered restrictions beyond a bail agent’s authority. If your situation needs a different solution, we will tell you on the first call.
established 1988
Colorado families’ most trusted bail partner — for nearly four decades.
A practitioner, not a call center.
“When a loved one is behind bars, every minute matters. We pride ourselves on getting people out fast — and on telling families the truth about how the next 24 hours will go.”
Local. Independent. Same number since 1988.
Express Bail Bonds is a Colorado-licensed, independent bail bond service operated out of 1304 Elati Street in Denver. The same phone number has answered for nearly forty years.
Deeply familiar with every court and jail in the state.
Booking procedures, release windows, weekend schedules, and the specific paperwork each facility wants — we know them. That knowledge is most of what shortens the wait.
No high-pressure sales — just a clear path home.
We tell you what the bond will cost, what your cosigner is signing, what the court will require afterward, and what happens if a court date is missed — before you commit.
statewide coverage
Bonds posted at courts and jails across Colorado.
A representative slice of the counties we work in. The full list is on the locations page — and yes, that includes the mountain courts.
Denver Metro
Denver, Adams (Brighton, Westminster, Thornton, Northglenn, Commerce City), Arapahoe (Aurora, Englewood, Centennial, Littleton), Jefferson (Lakewood, Arvada, Golden, Wheat Ridge), Douglas (Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch), Broomfield.
Front Range
Boulder (Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Nederland), Larimer (Fort Collins), Weld (Greeley), El Paso (Colorado Springs), Pueblo, Elbert (Kiowa).
High Country & Western Slope
Eagle (Vail), Summit (Breckenridge), Grand (Hot Sulphur Springs), Park (Fairplay), Clear Creek (Georgetown), Gilpin (Black Hawk), Teller (Divide), Gunnison, San Miguel (Telluride), La Plata (Durango), Fremont (Cañon City), Mesa (Grand Junction), Lincoln (Hugo), Washington (Akron).
frequently asked
The questions we hear in the first five minutes.
If you don’t see yours, call. The first conversation is free and there is no obligation.
How much does a bail bond cost in Colorado?
The standard, state-mandated premium is 15% of the bond amount. A $10,000 bail costs $1,500; a $50,000 bail costs $7,500. Bonds over $5,000 can be reduced to 10% with an approved cosigner. The premium is non-refundable — it is the fee for posting the bond on your loved one’s behalf.
How long does it take to get someone out of jail in Denver?
Once the bond is posted electronically, most Colorado facilities release within 2 to 4 hours. The exact timing depends on the jail’s booking queue and shift changes. We watch the queue and keep you updated.
Can you post a bond at 3 a.m.?
Yes. We answer the phone 24/7. The application, contract, and payment can all be done electronically from your phone, and most Colorado jails accept electronic bond posting around the clock.
What do I need to be a cosigner?
A valid photo ID, your Social Security number, proof of income (a recent paystub or benefits statement is fine), proof of address, and a willingness to make sure the defendant shows up to every court date. We will walk you through the rest on the call.
Are there bonds you cannot post?
Yes. We cannot post a cash-only bond — those are court-ordered restrictions that no bail agent can work around. If your situation involves a cash-only requirement, we will tell you on the first call and point you to the right next step.
What happens if the defendant misses a court date?
A missed court date triggers a forfeiture process and a possible warrant. The cosigner becomes responsible for ensuring the defendant is returned to custody. Before you sign, we explain exactly what that responsibility looks like — there are no surprises later.
Don’t wait. Every hour matters.
A real, knowledgeable bondsman is on the line — day, night, weekends, holidays. The first call is free and there is no obligation.