How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Sending money to someone at Iowa Medical and Classification Center (IMCC)? All deposits go through Iowa DOC's centralized banking system, not through IMCC directly. Mail a cashier's check or money order (no other forms accepted) payable to the IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account at 1550 L Street, Suite B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Make sure the payment clearly includes the offender's name and ID number, plus your sender information, so it posts correctly and isn't returned. Drop-offs at institutions are no longer accepted. Electronic or vendor-based options may also be available, though posting times vary by provider. Mailed deposits typically take longer to post.
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Mailing money to an Iowa DOC commissary or spending account? A few small details determine whether your deposit gets processed or sent back. Use the checklist below to get it right the first time.
If your loved one is at IMCC, you might be surprised to learn you can't mail money directly to the facility. Iowa DOC uses a centralized banking system, so mailed deposits go to Fort Dodge, not the institution where the person is housed.
Mail funds to the IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account at 1550 L Street, Suite B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Include the offender’s full name and ID number and your sender information so it can be posted correctly.
Only cashier’s checks and money orders are accepted by mail, and they must be payable to the IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account. Do not send personal checks or cash through the mail.
No. Cashier's checks and money orders can no longer be dropped off at institutions. They must be mailed to the central IDOC address. If you need faster posting, consider an electronic or vendor-based option, since mailed deposits generally take longer to process.
Sending non-legal mail to someone at Iowa Medical and Classification Center (IMCC)? You'll need to address it to Iowa DOC's central mail processor, not to the prison itself. Here's the exact format to use so your letter gets processed and reaches the right facility.
Visiting someone at IMCC starts with getting approved through the Iowa Department of Corrections. Once approved, you'll schedule both in-person and video visits through the Ameelio app.
Visiting at IMCC is a two-step process: get approved through a printed visitor application, then schedule your in-person or video visit using the Ameelio App. Here's how to do both without hitting roadblocks.
