Getting Approved to Visit (and What to Bring to Check-In) — A Family Guide
Getting approved to visit at FCI Jesup starts with one specific form. Check-in goes smoother when you show up with the right ID and information. Here's how it works and what to have ready.
The visiting approval process doesn't start at the front desk - it starts with the person you're visiting. They need to request a Visitor Information form and send it to you (and any other potential visitors) to get things rolling.
Once you have the form, fill it out completely and submit it to the Bureau of Prisons. You won't be approved to visit until that's done.
FCI Jesup uses the ACES/Web Visiting system to track everyone entering and exiting the facility, including approved visitors. This supports daily security operations and helps staff quickly account for people onsite during emergencies - whether that's a disturbance or a natural disaster.
Note: Visitor information is collected and stored in ACES/Web Visiting for operational and safety reasons, including identifying approved visitors and tracking entry and exit.
ID Data Collected
- ✓ Your name
- ✓ Your current residence (current address)
- ✓ Your Social Security number
- ✓ Your driver’s license number
- ✓ Your passport number
- ✓ Your alien registration number (if applicable)
At check-in, ACES may collect a digital photo and fingerprint as part of your visitor record. This helps staff confirm who's entering and leaving the facility.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Make sure your inmate has requested the Visitor Information form and sent it to you
- ✓ Complete the Visitor Information form carefully and submit it to the Bureau of Prisons for approval
- ✓ Bring identification details you may be asked to provide at check-in (like your driver’s license number)
- ✓ Be ready to confirm your current residence (current address)
- ✓ Know your Social Security number
- ✓ If you’ll be using a passport, have your passport number available
- ✓ If applicable, have your alien registration number available
- Double-check what you submitted - Review the Visitor Information form for missing fields or mismatched details before you try again.
- Confirm the process started correctly - Make sure the inmate requested the Visitor Information form and sent you the correct form to complete.
- Follow up with the Bureau of Prisons - If your approval is delayed, flagged, or denied, ask what information needs to be corrected or clarified and resubmit as directed.
Note: ACES/Web Visiting is used to log and track entry and exit at FCI Jesup. The visitor information it stores supports safety, security, and facility operations.
Your visitor record may include standard ID details - name, current address, Social Security number, and ID document numbers - plus a digital photo and fingerprint collected during check-in. Knowing this ahead of time helps you show up prepared and avoid delays.
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