How to Find Your Loved One's MN DOC Offender ID (OID) — and Why You Need It for MCF Lino Lakes
If your loved one is at MCF Lino Lakes, their Minnesota DOC Offender ID (OID) unlocks almost every contact task. Once you have it, keep it handy.
To contact someone at MCF Lino Lakes, you need their Minnesota DOC Offender ID (OID). This number links your actions - sending funds, setting up an account, requesting information - to the right person. Grab it early. It'll save you a lot of back-and-forth.
You'll use the OID most often with JPay. Sending money, writing messages, scheduling video visits - each time, you'll enter your loved one's name, OID number, and facility. That's how the service routes everything to the right person at MCF Lino Lakes. The OID matters for regular mail, too. Every letter needs their full name, DOC OID number, and facility name. One detail people miss: "Minnesota" must be spelled out, not abbreviated. Get these right and your mail moves through without delays.
Quick reminder: For JPay, always use your loved one’s name, OID number, and facility. For mail, include their full name, OID, the facility name, and write out “Minnesota” (don’t abbreviate).
The most reliable way to find an OID is through the Minnesota DOC's official online search page. Look up your loved one there, and you'll have the number you need for JPay, mail, and any other contact with MCF Lino Lakes.
- Open the Minnesota DOC individual search page - This is the official lookup tool for Minnesota DOC records.
- Search using the name you know - Enter your loved one’s name (and any other details you have available).
- Confirm you’ve selected the right person - Check the listing and make sure it matches your loved one and shows MCF Lino Lakes.
- Write down the OID - Save it somewhere you’ll be able to find quickly the next time you need it.
Concrete Examples
- ✓ JPay (money transfers) - Use your loved one’s name, OID number, and facility so the funds go to the correct person at MCF Lino Lakes.
- ✓ JPay (messages) - You’ll need the same identifying details (name, OID, and facility) to make sure your account is connected to the right person.
- ✓ JPay (video visitation scheduling) - Scheduling also relies on selecting the correct person, which is where the OID and facility details matter.
- ✓ Mail - Address your envelope with your loved one’s full name, DOC OID number, and facility name, and spell out “Minnesota” (do not abbreviate).
Here's something that surprises a lot of families: mail to Minnesota DOC facilities, including MCF Lino Lakes, goes to a processing center outside the state before reaching the facility. That's why the full name, OID, facility name, and "Minnesota" spelled out all matter - your letter passes through multiple hands before it arrives.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Save the OID in your phone contacts - Add it to your loved one’s contact name (for example: “Last Name, First Name - OID ######”).
- ✓ Keep a written copy in a safe place - A note in a folder with other DOC paperwork helps when you’re filling something out quickly.
- ✓ Re-check the official Minnesota DOC search if you’re unsure - It’s the fastest way to confirm you’re using the correct OID for MCF Lino Lakes.
- Start with the Minnesota DOC online search - Look up your loved one and record the OID exactly as it appears.
- Call the DOC Central Office if you still can’t find it - They can help with questions about Minnesota DOC facilities, including MCF Lino Lakes, at (651) 361-7200.
DOC Central Office phone: (651) 361-7200.
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