How to Apply for Visitation at Appalachee Correctional Institution: What to Do Before You Go

Anyone 12 or older who wants to visit Appalachee Correctional Institution must complete the Florida DOC Request for Visitation Privileges application (DC6-111A). Planning a family visit? Make sure every visitor in that age range has their own form filled out before you start thinking about schedules or travel.

Florida DOC only accepts one visitation application per person. Don't send a backup copy "just in case" or submit multiple versions after you've already mailed or emailed one. If something needs correcting, get it right the first time. Duplicate submissions create confusion and slow down the approval process.

How Where Submit

• ✓ Submit your completed visitation application by e-mail to the institution where you are requesting to visit.
• ✓ Or submit your completed visitation application by U.S. Mail to the institution where you are requesting to visit.

Double-check that you're using the correct contact information for the institution where your loved one is housed. The form goes to the facility you're requesting to visit - sending it to the wrong place will delay your approval.

Common Mistakes

• ✓ Leaving blanks on the form - blanks can cause your application to be denied. If something truly doesn’t apply, write “NA” instead of skipping it.
• ✓ Putting down false or misleading information - that can result in denial, even if it was meant to “simplify” an answer.

Treat the form like a checklist: every line answered, "NA" used where needed, every detail matching real life. If you can, have someone else read it over - fresh eyes catch missing fields fast. Keep a copy of exactly what you sent (photo, scan, or photocopy) so you can reference it if questions come up later.

After submitting, you wait. Don't make the trip until your loved one confirms you've been approved. If you're wondering where things stand, ask them directly - they'll hear about your visitation status before you do. That copy of your application comes in handy if you need to resend information or verify what you listed.