How to Get on an Inmate's Visiting List at FMC Fort Worth

FMC Fort Worth welcomes visitors, but a successful visit starts well before you get in the car. Review the BOP's visiting regulations and check any state or local travel advisories as you plan - changes outside the facility can affect your trip just as much as what happens at the gate.

The rule is straightforward: you can only visit if the inmate adds you to their approved visiting list and the Bureau of Prisons clears you. You can't just show up and ask to be added at the front desk. Approval happens ahead of time, and both pieces need to be in place - the inmate's request and the BOP's clearance.

You'll need to complete the BP‑A0629 visitor questionnaire and release form and return it to the institution. This is where you provide the information the BOP uses to review your request. Fill it out completely and carefully. You're not required to provide the information requested, but the form is clear about what happens if you don't: processing of your request will be suspended and you won't receive further consideration. Even partial answers can significantly delay the review.

Once your questionnaire is submitted, the BOP may run a criminal background check to determine whether adding you would create a management or safety concern. That information helps them decide whether to approve you as a visitor. This isn't arbitrary - the Bureau of Prisons' authority to request background information on proposed visitors comes from Title 18 U.S.C. § 4042, as explained on the BP‑A0629 form.

1. Complete BP‑A0629 in full - Provide all requested information to avoid having your request suspended or delayed.
2. Sign the questionnaire and release - The form is also a release; incomplete paperwork can slow down review.
3. Return it to the institution using the form’s address and instructions - Mail it exactly as directed on BP‑A0629 so it routes correctly.

Denied Next

• ✓ Call FMC Fort Worth (603-342-4000) to confirm the visiting schedule before you travel, since schedules can be impacted by safety issues or severe weather.
• ✓ Ask whether your BP‑A0629 was received and whether processing is currently suspended due to missing information.
• ✓ If something is missing, confirm exactly what needs to be provided so your request can move forward.
• ✓ If you were denied or the review is stalled, ask what additional documentation (if any) may help and what options exist for next steps at the facility level.