Generally, it takes 1-2 days to be received by the prison. The prison staff inspects each piece of mail for contraband which sometimes delays actual delivery to the inmate at mail call. Inmates have “mail call” Monday through Friday and are notified of incoming mail during that time.

InmateAid has a service that allows inmates to write a member through the site. Some members would like to write inmates but keep their address confidential.  This service works for members who would like a pen pal relationship without having to disclose where they live.  The service cost $1.49 to retrieve the letter from you account.

The InmateAid letter writing service is perfectly suited for the rules and regulations of the prison system. Our photos are printed on high gloss, quality photo stock that makes every picture look great and are sure to last a long time.

Generally, it takes 1-3 days to be received by the prison. The prison staff inspects each piece of mail for contraband which sometimes delays actual delivery to the inmate at mail call.

InmateAid's letter writing service is NOT an email contact with the inmates. Inmates DO NOT have Internet access - they can only receive letters and photos via US Postal Service.

InmateAid is a mail service to the inmate, not a direct line.  You can write a letter with our service using a credit card. The coupon code is for offers that we run from time-to-time. Use the Contact Us link on the Home page with your email address and we will happily send you (or ANYONE) a discount coupon for your next letter.

Any mail that comes into the prison is inspected by the staff for contraband. Typically the daily received mail makes it to mail call the same day (Monday-Friday). 

Normal shipping is 2-3 business days from Amazon after your order is processed. Prisons normally do not allow any books to be sent in by individuals, only from recognized publishers.

Most prisons prefer paperbacks to be on safe side. But as long as the books are coming from the publisher, like Amazon.com both hard cover or paperback are acceptable.

All letters and photos are delivered daily by US Mail. It will take one or two days but please be mindful that the prison staff will open every piece of mail for contraband. Therefore, the actual delivery date that it makes it to mail call depends solely on the prison staff.