How to Send a Money Order to Someone at Louisiana State Penitentiary (JPay): Step-by-Step
Sending a money order through JPay is a reliable way to get funds to someone at Louisiana State Penitentiary—as long as you fill out the deposit slip completely and clearly. Follow these steps to avoid common delays.
Mail JPay money orders for Louisiana DOC to: JPay, PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153.
Incomplete or hard-to-read deposit slips are the main reason money orders get delayed. Take an extra minute to print clearly - every field on the Money Order Deposit Slip needs to be filled out. You'll enter the incarcerated person's full name and ID number, plus your own information as the sender. Include your mailing address and a valid email address. JPay won't process the money order without both. Add your phone number too. Make the money order payable to "JPay." If you want an extra identifier, write the inmate's name and ID on the memo/"used for" line. Keep the amount at $999.99 or less - that's the deposit slip maximum.
- ✓ Fill out every field on the Money Order Deposit Slip, and make sure it’s legible
- ✓ Enter the inmate’s full name and ID number correctly
- ✓ Include your mailing address and a valid email (required for processing)
- ✓ Add your phone number
- ✓ Make the money order payable to “JPay”
- ✓ Keep the amount at $999.99 or less
- ✓ Optional: write the inmate’s name and ID on the memo/“used for” line
Warning: Don’t include any letters or notes in the envelope with your money order payment. They will be discarded.
Once JPay receives your money order, approved deposits are processed within ten (10) business days. The key word is "approved" - larger deposits can take longer. Money orders over $500.00 require Louisiana DOC approval, which may delay when funds post to your loved one's account. If timing matters, keep that in mind before sending a larger amount.
Questions? Call JPay toll-free at 800-574-5729.
Checklist Before
- ✓ Double-check the inmate’s name and ID number on the deposit form
- ✓ Make sure you included a valid email and your mailing address on the deposit form
- ✓ Don’t put letters or notes in the envelope with the payment
Before sealing the envelope, double-check that the money order is payable to "JPay." If you used the memo/"used for" line, confirm the inmate's name and ID are there to help match the payment. And make sure the amount doesn't exceed $999.99.
- Buy a money order payable to “JPay” - You can add the inmate’s name and ID on the memo/“used for” line.
- Complete the Money Order Deposit Slip - Fill out every field clearly, including the inmate’s name and ID, plus your mailing address and a valid email.
- Mail it to the correct JPay PO Box - Send it to JPay, PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153.
- Watch the timeline - Approved money orders are processed within ten (10) business days after JPay receives them.
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