Reviewed on: April 10,2026
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Is there a free way to get accurate inmate information?

I am having a hard time accessing any information when I do an inmate search. Is there a FREE way to do this? All I really want is my friends intake #.

Call the facility, or give us as much information as you have and we can try and locate them for you.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer March 25,2015 · Inmate Search
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Call the facility, or give us as much information as you have and we can try and locate them for you. The inmate profiles are set up by the member/users of the website. We do not monitor, verify or update the profiles unless requested by the member/user. If you would like to create an inmate profile, we would be happy to do it for you. Please send us the inmate's name, their ID number and the facility where they are incarcerated and we'll notify you when it's ready.

If you are willing to pay a fee to find their whereabouts, we recommend using the Background Search button to get accurate information on them.

Accepted Answer Date Created: March 25,2015
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed April 2026.