What ID and Documents You Need to Visit Someone at Inverness Jail
Visiting someone at Inverness Jail? Bring the right photo ID—and if you're bringing kids, the right paperwork. Otherwise, you'll get turned away at the door.
You'll need a current, valid, government-issued photo ID to visit. Staff check it at the front desk before you can proceed - no exceptions.
- ✓ State driver’s license
- ✓ State ID card
- ✓ Military ID card
- ✓ Passport
Visitors under 18 can't come alone. They must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or an approved adult. The one exception: if the minor is married to the incarcerated person, they can visit independently with proof of marriage.
Note: An inmate may have a maximum of three social visitors per visit - and children count toward that limit.
Documents Accompanying Adult
- ✓ Copies of the child’s birth certificate
- ✓ Copies of adoption papers
- ✓ Copies of court orders indicating child custody
- ✓ Notarized permission from the child’s parent or legal guardian
Can't get the usual documents - like a birth certificate or custody papers - in time? Inverness Jail accepts a notarized statement that confirms the minor's relationship to both the incarcerated person and the parent or legal guardian. Get it prepared ahead of time to avoid a wasted trip.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Bring a current, valid, government-issued photo ID for every adult visitor.
- ✓ If you’re bringing a minor, bring copies of the documents that show your relationship to the child (or notarized permission) so check-in doesn’t stall.
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