What ID to Bring to Visit Someone at Imperial County Jail (and RADF special rule)

To sign up for a visit at Imperial County Jail facilities, you need a current (not expired) ID. The jail is specific about what counts: your ID must show your name, date of birth, and photograph. Bring your ID with you to sign-up, not just in the car. If it's expired or missing any of those details, you may not be able to register for your visit.

For Imperial County visitation sign-ups, "valid" means the ID shows your name, date of birth, and photograph. "Current" means it hasn't expired. Staff check all three when you sign up, so double-check your ID before you leave home.

Visiting someone at the Regional Adult Detention Facility (RADF)? The ID rule is stricter. RADF requires a valid local, state, or federal United States government identification card, both at sign-up and at the visit itself. Your safest bet: bring the kind of U.S. government ID you'd use for official business, and have it ready when you arrive.

• ✓ Sign up at least one hour before the scheduled visit time.
• ✓ Expect first-come, first-served sign-ups.

1. Arrive during the RADF sign-up window - Sign-ups begin at 7:00 a.m. on the day of visits.
2. Complete sign-up before the cutoff - Sign-ups terminate at 6:30 p.m. on the day of visits.

Not sure if your ID will be accepted at RADF? Call ahead before you go. The Imperial County Sheriff's Office lists this number for RADF visitation information: (442) 265-2266. A quick phone call can save you a wasted trip, especially if this is your first visit or you're unsure your ID meets the requirements.