How Do I Find the Right Address to Mail My Inmate?

Before you can send anything, you need to confirm exactly where your inmate is housed. Facilities transfer inmates more often than most families expect, and sending mail to the wrong address means it comes back or gets lost.

InmateAid maintains a directory of every jail, prison, and detention center in the United States. You can search it to find the correct facility name and mailing address. Once you have the facility confirmed, you will also need your inmate's full legal name and inmate ID number, which should appear on the address exactly as the facility requires it.

If you are having trouble locating your inmate, give us what you have. A full name and state is usually enough to get started, and a date of birth helps narrow things down quickly if the name is common. We can help you identify the facility and get the address right before anything is sent.

Getting the address and ID number correct upfront saves time and avoids the frustration of returned mail.