How to Get Your Visiting Application Approved at FCI Tallahassee (step-by-step)

Getting approved to visit FCI Tallahassee follows the standard Bureau of Prisons process, but local details can vary: where to send the form, what information they emphasize, how they handle updates. Before submitting anything, check the FCI Tallahassee facility page for current instructions. Don't rely on older paperwork or secondhand advice.

The process starts with the person you want to visit. At FCI Tallahassee, the inmate requests the Visitor Information form and sends it to you (and any other potential visitors). You're the one who fills it out and submits it for approval. Ask your loved one to confirm you have the correct, current version of the form before you start.

Fill out the Visitor Information form carefully and submit it to the Bureau of Prisons before attempting to visit. Take your time. The BOP uses this form to start the screening process, and simple mistakes (wrong address history, misspelled name, swapped digits in an ID number) can slow things down. Staff have to reconcile your paperwork with what they can verify.

• ✓ Write clearly and legibly (or type if the form allows it), so staff do not have to guess at letters or numbers
• ✓ Double-check spelling for your legal name and any other names you have used
• ✓ Recheck dates (birth date and any other date fields) and keep the format consistent
• ✓ Confirm your current address is complete and matches what you use on official records
• ✓ If you are looking up the inmate’s details while completing paperwork, make sure any BOP register number you enter is in the required format: #####-###

After you submit your form, the BOP runs background checks to decide whether you can enter the institution. At minimum, this includes an NCIC check to validate the information you provided. FCI Tallahassee uses the ACES/Web Visiting system as part of this process. The system logs and tracks people entering and exiting BOP facilities and helps staff confirm who is authorized to visit.

Expect to share personal identifying information during the approval and check-in process. The ACES/Web Visiting system may collect your name and current residence, Social Security number, a digital image, fingerprints, driver's license number, passport number, or alien registration number. This information is used for safety, security, and visitor suitability decisions. It may be compared against what you present at the institution. Keep your paperwork consistent and use your legal, current information to reduce the chance of errors.

Once approved, your visits are still tracked. FCI Tallahassee uses the ACES/Web Visiting system to log everyone entering and exiting the facility, including approved visitors. Each visit is tied to your identity, and what you present at the door is checked against what's in the system.

1. Bring a legal photo ID - Each time you visit, you must have a legal ID to gain access.
2. Present your ID at institutional check-in - Staff use it to confirm your identity and compare it to the information on file.
3. Use the same, consistent information every visit - If anything has changed since you applied, be prepared for staff to notice discrepancies when they compare your ID to what is in the system.

If your application is delayed or denied, start by assuming something on the form didn't match what the BOP could verify. Review every line for errors, especially names, addresses, and number fields. Correct any mistakes and resubmit following the instructions you were given. When entering inmate details, use the required BOP register number format (#####-###). A missing dash or extra digit can cause lookup problems. If you're still stuck, check the FCI Tallahassee facility page for the right process and contact information.

• ✓ Recheck every field for completeness before you resubmit (no blanks, no rushed handwriting)
• ✓ Make sure your name and birth date match your legal ID exactly
• ✓ Confirm addresses are current and formatted consistently
• ✓ If you entered a BOP register number while looking up details, use the required format: #####-###
• ✓ If you correct anything, submit the updated Visitor Information form using the facility’s instructions