Sending Money to Someone at Florida State Prison: Money Order vs. JPay

Here's a rule that trips people up: to send a money order to someone at Florida State Prison, you must be on their Approved Visitors List. No exceptions. If you're not approved yet, don't try the money order route - get your visitor status sorted first. Otherwise, your deposit could be delayed or rejected.

Money Order Basics

• ✓ Include a copy of your identification with the money order deposit (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).

There's also a cap to keep in mind. Money orders max out at $999.99 per the deposit form. Sending more? You'll need to split it across multiple money orders.

Once you mail a money order, expect some wait time. JPay processes approved money orders within ten (10) business days of receiving them. Hold onto your money order receipt and any proof of mailing - you'll want those details handy if you need to track things down.

Questions about the deposit form? JPay's phone line can help: 800-574-5729. Have your money order receipt and ID ready when you call so you can move through questions quickly.

Want to keep costs low? The money order route has no JPay fee - same goes for cashier's checks and certified bank drafts. The catch: you must be on the Approved Visitors List, and processing takes up to ten business days after JPay receives an approved money order. Need the funds to arrive faster? An electronic transfer through JPay might be worth it. This article doesn't cover electronic transfer fees, so check the options inside JPay when you're ready to send.