Bringing a Child to Visit Noble Correctional: Required Forms, Notarized Permission, and Expiration
Bringing a minor to visit Noble Correctional requires some paperwork upfront. Get the right forms and documents together, and the visit itself becomes much simpler.
At Noble Correctional, visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you're bringing a child, confirm that the adult going with them meets this requirement - or has proper authorization (more on that below).
Children need visitor approval before they can visit. The parent or legal guardian fills out a one-page Minor Visitation Application on the child's behalf. Complete every field and sign it. Missing information slows down approval and delays that first visit.
- ✓ Completed one-page Minor Visitation Application
- ✓ Copy of the child’s birth certificate, or proof of legal guardianship (whichever applies)
What if the custodial parent or legal guardian can't physically bring the child? Noble requires a notarized Authorization for Minor Child Visitation Form. This document names exactly who can bring the child - specifically, the guardian(s) on the approved visiting list - and includes permission for the child to be photographed and searched during check-in. Coordinating visits with a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or another approved adult? This form covers that situation when the custodial parent won't be there.
Note: The Authorization for Minor Child Visitation Form must be notarized. Bring it with you - without it, staff may turn away the child if the custodial parent or guardian isn't present.
The notarized authorization doesn't last forever. It expires after one year. You'll also need a new one if the facility changes - so if you're visiting Noble after a transfer, plan to complete fresh paperwork.
- Complete the visitation application - Fill out the child’s one-page Minor Visitation Application and sign it.
- Attach the child’s supporting document - Include a copy of the child’s birth certificate or proof of legal guardianship.
- Include a copy of your ID - Add a copy of the adult applicant’s identification with the packet.
- Send the packet directly to Noble Correctional - Submit it by U.S. mail, fax, or email.
- Avoid the central mail processing center - Do not send the application packet to ODRC’s central mail processing center.
For the fastest processing, send the child's application packet directly to Noble Correctional. Include a copy of your ID. Skipping ODRC's central mail processing center avoids unnecessary delays and keeps your paperwork with the facility that actually approves the visit.
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