How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
You can't visit MCF Faribault until your visitor application is approved—a process that can take several weeks. You'll get the decision by email. Applications may be denied if you have an active no-contact order, were a co-defendant or accomplice, have pending criminal cases, or recent probation problems. Upload a scanned government photo ID that's unexpired and not canceled. The address on your ID must match your application, and expired or canceled driver's licenses won't work. Minors under 18 can't check in alone. They must be escorted by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized escort, and you need to submit a state or county birth certificate with the application—not at arrival. For remote or video visits, follow the approval notice for scheduling and any external platform instructions.
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Your first visit to MCF Faribault starts with getting approved as a visitor. Follow this checklist to avoid common delays and denials.
Setting up your first video visit involves a handful of steps, but it's straightforward once you know what to expect. This walkthrough covers eligibility, payment, and tech setup—so your first visit goes smoothly.
Don't try to visit MCF Faribault until you've received approval. The facility sends approval or denial notices to the email address on your application — make sure it's accurate and that you can actually access it. Give yourself plenty of lead time. Applications can take several weeks to process, and showing up before you're approved means a wasted trip and starting over from scratch.
Approvals can take several weeks. You'll be notified by email at the address you provided on your application.
You must upload a scanned, accepted government photo ID that’s unexpired and not canceled, and the address on the ID must match your application. Expired or canceled driver’s licenses do not qualify.
No. Minors under 18 must be escorted by a parent, legal guardian, or an authorized escort, and a state or county birth certificate must be submitted with the application rather than at check-in.
Getting mail to the right person at MCF Faribault requires a few specific details. Include the incarcerated person's full name and DOC OID number, the facility name, and spell out "Minnesota" (no abbreviations). The DOC uses these identifiers to route and process mail correctly.
Want your letter to actually reach someone at MCF Faribault? The envelope needs to be addressed exactly how Minnesota DOC expects. That means the person's full name, their MN DOC Offender ID (OID) number, the facility name, and—this is the quirky part—"Minnesota" spelled out in full. No "MN." These details help mail get matched and routed correctly during processing.
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.
