How to Find Someone's OID (And Send Money to Someone at MCF Faribault Using JPay)
Want to contact someone at MCF Faribault or send them money? You'll need their Minnesota DOC Offender ID (OID). Here's how to find it and use it with JPay.
The Minnesota DOC uses the OID to identify everyone in their system. You'll need it for just about everything - looking someone up, setting up communication, sending funds. Find it once, then save it somewhere easy to grab.
Note: Always include the person's full name and DOC OID number on any mail you send to a Minnesota DOC facility.
- Go to the Minnesota DOC search page - Use the DOC “Search Individuals & Fugitives” page to look up the person and find their OID.
- Search by the person’s information - Enter the details you have (start with their name) and run the search.
- Open the correct match - If more than one result comes up, carefully choose the entry that matches your person.
- Find and write down the OID - The Offender ID (OID) is listed on the results page. Keep it handy; you’ll be asked for it often.
Mailing format tip: Put the OID right on the name line (like
The Minnesota DOC directs families to use JPay for sending money electronically. Have the person's name, OID number, and facility ready when you set up a transfer - this ensures the funds reach the right account.
- Create a JPay account (or log in) - You’ll need to be signed in to use JPay services.
- Select the correct person - Choose your recipient using their name, then confirm you’re selecting the right individual by checking the OID and the facility.
- Enter the amount and review your details - Before you submit, double-check the incarcerated person’s full name, OID number, and facility.
- Submit the payment - Finish the transaction after you’ve confirmed everything matches.
Common Mistakes
- ✓ Using the wrong OID (or transposing digits)
- ✓ Leaving off the incarcerated person’s full name
- ✓ Forgetting to include the facility name
- ✓ Abbreviating “Minnesota” instead of spelling it out
- ✓ Mixing up two people with similar names because you didn’t confirm the OID
Quick double-check: Copy the OID exactly as shown and place it directly with the person’s name (for example: “Name OID# ######”).
Before sending money, double-check that you're using the right option for MCF Faribault and that you've selected the correct service in your account. Vendor tools vary by facility and service type - picking the wrong one can delay your transfer.
Example (JPay video visits): In JPay, select the inmate/offender in your account, go to Video Visitation, then click “Schedule New Visit.”
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