How to submit your Columbia Correctional Institution visitation application — and why you must wait for approval

Visiting someone at Columbia Correctional Institution starts with paperwork. Submit the completed visiting request form by email or U.S. Mail, then wait - don't show up until the inmate confirms your application has been approved.

You'll need the Florida Department of Corrections visiting request form (DC6-111A). Fill it out completely, then send it to Columbia CI by email or U.S. Mail.

Fill Requirements

• ✓ If you’re 12 or older, you must complete the visiting application.
• ✓ If you’re 12 or older, you must sign the application in the space provided so it can be processed.

Fill out every single line. Columbia CI can deny your request if you skip items - even ones you think don't apply. Write "N/A" instead of leaving blanks.

Double-check your information for accuracy. Anyone 12 or older must sign where required - unsigned applications won't be processed.

Submitting by email? Send your completed form to: VisitappColumbiaCI@fdc.myflorida.com.

You can also submit the completed DC6-111A visiting request form by U.S. Mail to Columbia Correctional Institution.

Submit one application per person. Columbia CI only accepts one form per visitor.

Sending duplicate forms creates confusion and slows everything down. Same with incomplete paperwork - blanks can get your application denied. Take an extra minute to fill every line (use "N/A" when needed) before hitting send.

Here's the rule: don't visit until the inmate tells you you're approved. Show up without approval and you'll be turned away - after you've already made the trip.

Quick Checklist

• ✓ Use the official DC6-111A visiting request form.
• ✓ If you’re 12 or older, complete the form and sign it.
• ✓ Fill in every item - don’t leave blanks; write “N/A” when something doesn’t apply.
• ✓ Submit only one application per person.
• ✓ Send it by email to VisitappColumbiaCI@fdc.myflorida.com or submit the completed form by U.S. Mail to Columbia Correctional Institution.