If someone you love is locked up in Nevada, getting money into their account covers commissary - food, hygiene, phone time, writing supplies - and keeps the connection alive. Nevada's state prison system uses Access Corrections as its primary electronic deposit platform, with a lockbox option for mailed money orders and cashier's checks. One rule worth knowing upfront: all mailed money orders and cashier's checks received at NDOC are held for fourteen calendar days before funds are available, due to counterfeit activity. If timing matters, use the electronic options.
Nevada splits adult custody into two systems: the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) for state sentences, and county jails operated by county sheriffs. Nevada has 17 counties, and county jails each set their own deposit vendors.
State prisons: NDOC and Access Corrections
If your person is in an NDOC state facility, the standard deposit methods are Access Corrections for electronic deposits and the NDOC lockbox for mailed instruments.
Access Corrections - electronic deposits
Online at accesscorrections.com - deposit using a MasterCard or Visa debit or credit card. Fees apply. Available 24 hours a day.
Mobile app - the free Access Corrections app is available on Android and iOS. Same as online.
By phone - call Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884 to speak with a bilingual agent. Fees apply.
Cash at retail walk-in - through CashPayToday. Register at cashpaytoday.com and get a barcode to deposit cash at participating retail locations including Dollar General, Family Dollar, CVS, and 7-Eleven. Fees apply.
Lockbox by mail - the no-electronic-fee option, but subject to a 14-day hold
Cashier's checks and money orders can be mailed to the NDOC lockbox. You must use a deposit coupon - coupons can be obtained from the offender or printed from the NDOC website. Coupons cannot be obtained any other way; the offender is responsible for sending coupons to you.
Make the money order or cashier's check payable to "Access Secure Deposits" - not "Access Corrections." The payee name matters. Include the offender's name and ID number. Complete the deposit coupon in full.
Mail the completed coupon and payment to:
Secure Deposits - Nevada DOC
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
The daily limit for lockbox deposits is $2,999.00. Federal law requires that the sender provide their Social Security number for deposits or combined deposits of $3,000 or more.
Important: due to increased counterfeit activity, funds from ALL money orders and cashier's checks received directly by NDOC are held for fourteen calendar days from receipt before they are available to the offender. Electronic deposits through Access Corrections do not carry this hold and post significantly faster.
Facility kiosks
Lobby kiosks are available at select NDOC facilities. These accept cash and/or credit/debit cards depending on the location:
High Desert State Prison, Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center, Northern Nevada Correctional Center, Lovelock Correctional Center, and Southern Desert Correctional Center - kiosks accept cash and MasterCard, Visa, or Discover credit/debit cards.
Ely State Prison - kiosk accepts MasterCard, Visa, or Discover credit/debit cards only (no cash).
A scam warning from NDOC
The official NDOC banking page warns explicitly: individuals who are not previously acquainted with an offender should be wary of sending money upon requests for release, restitution, or other claimed expenses. NDOC does not have specified schedules for payment of restitution and does not require any fees for any type of release. If an unfamiliar incarcerated person is asking you to send money for release or fees, it is likely a scam.
Funds are subject to deductions
Money received by offenders may be subject to deductions as authorized by Nevada Revised Statutes. Outstanding court-ordered obligations, costs, and other assessments can be taken from the account before funds reach the spending balance.
The NDOC offender number is required
The NDOC identification number is required for all deposit methods. Find it using the NDOC Offender Search at doc.nv.gov.
Phone calls are separate from the trust account
NDOC uses ICSolutions (Inmate Calling Solutions) for phone service with CenturyLink's ENFORCER technology. Calls are collect or prepaid only; each offender may have up to 20 approved numbers. Phone accounts are funded separately from the commissary trust account. Set up a calling account through ICSolutions at 1-888-664-7839.
County jails: vendor varies by county
Nevada's 17 counties each operate their own jail or detention facility. County jails set their own deposit vendors independently of NDOC.
Clark County Detention Center (Las Vegas), at 330 South Casino Center Boulevard, uses TouchPay for online deposits and phone deposits at 1-866-232-1899. A lobby kiosk accepting cash is also available. For questions call 702-671-3900.
Las Vegas Detention Center (City of Las Vegas) uses Access Corrections for deposits - online at accesscorrections.com; money orders mailed to Access Corrections, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis MO 63132 (payable to "Access Secure Deposits"); CashPayToday retail locations. For questions call 702-229-6444.
Washoe County Detention Facility (Reno), at 911 Parr Boulevard, has kiosks in the lobby accepting cash and credit cards. JailATM handles web deposits for commissary. Money orders and cashier's checks can be mailed payable to the inmate at: Washoe County Detention Facility, Inmate's Full Name and Booking ID, 911 Parr Blvd., Reno NV 89512. For questions call 775-328-2971.
The vendor is county-specific - the only reliable way to find the current vendor for a specific Nevada county jail is to check that county sheriff's website or call the facility directly.
Accounts do not transfer between vendors. When your person moves from a county jail to an NDOC state prison, the county account stays with the county vendor. You set up new deposits through Access Corrections using the NDOC offender number.
Federal custody in Nevada
If your person is in federal Bureau of Prisons custody in Nevada - the primary federal facility is FCI Herlong (Northern Nevada) or the Nevada Southern Detention Center (Pahrump, ICE contractor) - deposits go through the BOP Trust Fund via Western Union, MoneyGram at retail, or online at bop.gov. You need the eight-digit BOP register number. Do not use NDOC deposit methods for federal inmates.
NDOC Central Administration
5500 Snyder Avenue, Building 17
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 977-5500
doc.nv.gov
What to know before you send anything
Electronic deposits are faster. Mailed money orders and cashier's checks are held 14 calendar days. Electronic deposits through Access Corrections post within 24 hours.
The deposit coupon is required for mailed deposits. Get it from the offender or print from the NDOC website. Without it, the deposit will be delayed or returned.
The payee name is "Access Secure Deposits." Not "Access Corrections" and not the inmate's name. Use the exact payee name.
The daily lockbox limit is $2,999. SSN required for $3,000+ total deposits.
NDOC does not charge release fees. Any request for money to cover release costs is a scam.
Related pages:
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Arrest Record Search (affiliate)
Frequently asked questions
What vendor does Nevada DOC use for inmate deposits?
Access Corrections for electronic deposits - online at accesscorrections.com, by app, by phone at 1-866-345-1884, or cash via CashPayToday retail. Mailed money orders go through the NDOC lockbox to Secure Deposits - Nevada DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis MO 63132.
Why is there a 14-day hold on mailed deposits to Nevada state prisons?
Due to increased counterfeit activity, NDOC holds all money orders and cashier's checks received directly for fourteen calendar days before funds are available. Electronic deposits through Access Corrections do not have this hold.
What do I make the money order payable to?
"Access Secure Deposits" - not "Access Corrections" and not the inmate's name. Use this exact payee name.
Do I need a deposit coupon to mail a money order?
Yes. A coupon is required with every mailed lockbox deposit. The offender must send you the coupon, or you can print it from the NDOC Offender Banking Services page. Without a coupon, the deposit will be delayed.
What is the daily limit for mailed deposits?
$2,999.00 per day. Federal law requires the sender's Social Security number for deposits or combined deposits of $3,000 or more.
What is the NDOC offender number and where do I find it?
The NDOC identification number assigned to every state prison offender. Required for all deposit methods. Find it via the NDOC Offender Search at doc.nv.gov.
Which NDOC facilities have lobby kiosks?
Ely State Prison (card only), Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center, High Desert State Prison, Lovelock Correctional Center, Northern Nevada Correctional Center, and Southern Desert Correctional Center. Most accept cash and card; Ely accepts card only.
What vendor does Clark County Detention Center (Las Vegas) use?
TouchPay - online or phone at 1-866-232-1899. Lobby kiosk also accepts cash. Call 702-671-3900.
What vendor does Washoe County Detention Facility (Reno) use?
JailATM for web deposits; lobby kiosks for cash and credit card; money orders by mail to 911 Parr Blvd., Reno NV 89512 (payable to inmate). Call 775-328-2971.
Do accounts transfer between county jail and state prison?
No. When your person moves from county jail to NDOC state prison, you set up new deposits through Access Corrections using the NDOC offender number.
How do I send money to someone in federal custody in Nevada?
Use the BOP Trust Fund - Western Union, MoneyGram, or bop.gov. You need the eight-digit BOP register number. Do not use NDOC methods for federal inmates. ====================================================================
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