How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Farmington Correctional Center (FCC)
Visiting someone at Farmington Correctional Center (FCC) starts with getting approved through the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Once you have the offender's DOC ID and your own ID documents ready, the online application is straightforward. And if you're denied, there's a clear path to appeal or reapply.
Prep
- ✓ Get the offender’s Missouri DOC Identification Number (DOC ID) before you start the online visiting application.
- ✓ If you don’t know the DOC ID, use Missouri’s Offender Web Search to look up information on offenders supervised by the Missouri DOC (this is often the fastest way to find the DOC ID you’ll need).
- ✓ Adults: bring a valid photo ID, such as a current driver’s license or a Missouri Department of Revenue ID card.
- ✓ Ages 13–18: bring a current school photo ID that includes their name, or a valid federal or state government-issued ID card.
- ✓ Under 18 (unless married to the offender): plan for them to come with an authorized adult visitor.
Heads up: Missouri DOC conducts a criminal history check as part of processing visiting applications. Fill the application out thoroughly and honestly - lack of transparency can lead to a denial.
- Enter the offender’s DOC ID - you can’t submit the online visiting application without it.
- Complete the electronic form in full - answer every section so it can be submitted for review.
You must be pre-approved by Missouri DOC before visiting anyone at FCC. Wait for final approval before making the trip - showing up without it means you won't be admitted.
After you complete the online application, it goes electronically to the institution's case manager for processing. Missouri DOC runs a criminal history check as part of the review, so be thorough and honest from the start.
Once you hit submit, your application goes to the institutional case manager - they're the one who processes your request.
Reminder: Do not attempt a visit until final approval is received.
A criminal history check is standard. If anything in your background might be relevant, disclose it accurately on the application. Requests get denied for being incomplete or misleading.
Denied? You can appeal in writing within 30 days. Send your appeal letter to: Missouri Department of Corrections, Attn: Deputy Division Director of Adult Institutions, 2729 Plaza Drive, PO Box 236, Jefferson City, MO 65102. They'll conduct a thorough review and mail you the final decision.
If you're denied visiting privileges, you can reapply after one year.
Tips
- ✓ Double-check the offender’s DOC ID before you submit; the online application requires it.
- ✓ If you need the DOC ID, use Offender Web Search to pull offender information supervised by the Missouri DOC.
- ✓ Be upfront on your application, since a criminal history check is part of the review.
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