Inmate Visitation Application Forms by State
If someone you care about is incarcerated and you want to arrange a visit, the process begins with the right paperwork. The resources below are designed to help you get started without confusion. Your first task is completing the visitation application, and this page gathers the forms you need in one place.
Choose the state where the facility is located from the list below. Selecting a state will download that state's visitation application form. Once you have completed the form, you can submit it to the facility either by postal mail or by email. For additional details about a specific prison, use our prison locator tool.
Information to Have Ready When Filling Out the Form
Keep the following details on hand before you start completing any visitation application:
- Your government-issued identification
- The name of the facility where the inmate is held
- The inmate's tag ID
- The inmate's full name
How to Avoid Having Your Application Rejected
First-time visitors often run into the problem of a rejected visitation application. The following steps can help you avoid unnecessary hassle.
- Get pre-approved: The most reliable way to secure visitation approval is to ask the inmate to add you to their visitor list. Write to the inmate as soon as possible to make this request.
- Provide accurate details: Complete every field of the application correctly. Nearly all prisons conduct a background check before granting visitation.
- Be aware of criminal history: A felony conviction is one of the most common reasons for denial. If you have a conviction, are currently on probation, have a pending court case, or have an active warrant, your application will likely be denied, and there is little that can be done in that situation.
- Check for protective orders: If the inmate is under a court protective order, your application may be rejected in order to protect the inmate's safety.
- Past misconduct during visits: A prior incident of misbehavior during a visit could cause your current application to be denied.
- Follow visitation rules: On the day of your visit, make sure you understand the rules and regulations that apply at the facility. Every facility has its own set of rules, and you can find this information on our prison page. Try our prison search.
Download a Visitation Application Form by State
Use the links below to access the application form or scheduling information for each state.
- US Federal BOP Application Form
- Alabama
- Arizona printable application | Arizona online application
- Alaska - Contact Corrections Department
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware - You have to call the particular facility to book appointment
- District of Columbia - Online Scheduling Application
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana - Info can be found here
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi - Can be approved only by inmate
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey - Can be approved only by inmate
- New Mexico
- New York - Direct Visitation (Carry valid Id)
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina (On-site application to be filled)
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas - Can be approved only by inmate
- Utah
- Vermont appointment website
- Virginia appointment website
- Washington appointment website
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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