Sending Money to Someone at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility — Complete Options & Addresses
All money sent to people in the Iowa Department of Corrections goes through Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. Here are your mail-in and electronic options, with the exact address and key details to prevent delays or returned deposits.
All incoming money for offender spending and commissary accounts is received and processed centrally at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility (FDCF). Even if your loved one is housed at a different Iowa institution, deposits still go to Fort Dodge. This centralized setup keeps funds in one place for consistent processing. It also means that when someone transfers between facilities, their account follows them without interruption.
To send money by mail, you'll need a cashier's check or money order. Mail it to: IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account 1550 L Street, Suite B Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Make the cashier's check or money order payable to: IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account.
- ✓ Offender name
- ✓ Offender number
- ✓ Sender’s name
- ✓ Sender’s complete address
No drop-offs accepted: Money orders and cashier's checks cannot be dropped off at any institution. You must mail them to the Fort Dodge address listed above.
Prefer to send funds electronically? Iowa DOC lists three options: Access Corrections, JPay, and Western Union.
Access Corrections offers online deposits with fees starting at $3.49. You can also deposit by phone using their toll-free line at 1-866-345-1884.
JPay accepts online deposits using a Visa or MasterCard-branded debit or credit card. Fees range from $3.95 to $10.95 depending on the deposit amount. Phone deposits are also available through JPay at 1-800-574-5729.
Western Union is another electronic option, available through Send2Corrections. To find the nearest agent location, call 1-800-325-6000.
For certain walk-in cash deposit programs, there's a $900 maximum per transaction. If you need to deposit more than that, you may need to split it into separate transactions (within the rules of the service you're using).
Fees and convenience are usually the deciding factors between electronic options. Access Corrections starts at $3.49 per deposit, while JPay ranges from $3.95 to $10.95 depending on the amount. Both services also offer phone deposits (Access Corrections: 1-866-345-1884; JPay: 1-800-574-5729), which is helpful if you can't complete the transaction online.
For Western Union deposits from your phone, you can use the Send2Corrections mobile app. Search "Send2Corrections" in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- ✓ Double-check the offender name before you send anything
- ✓ Verify the offender number is written correctly
- ✓ Include your name as the sender
- ✓ Include your complete return address (missing or incomplete addresses can lead to returns)
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