Getting on the Visiting List: How to Fill Out Form BP-A0629 and What to Expect
Want to visit someone in federal custody? You'll need to get cleared first. Form BP-A0629 is the visitor questionnaire that kicks off the approval process—and filling it out carefully matters.
You can't just show up. Before visiting, you must be on the inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). No approval means no visit - the paperwork isn't optional, even if you've visited other facilities before.
BP-A0629 asks for specific identification details. The citizenship section trips people up. If you're a U.S. citizen, you'll need to provide your Social Security Number. If not, the form asks for your Alien Registration Number and Passport Number. Take your time here - leaving these fields blank can slow everything down.
Fill out the BP-A0629 questionnaire and release form, then mail it to the institution address printed on your copy. Use that exact address - it's where your application gets directed. Once received, staff will review it as part of the clearance process before adding you to the approved visiting list.
Legal warning: The form warns that false statements can result in fines and imprisonment under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 - up to a $250,000 fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Answer the U.S. citizenship question.
- ✓ If you are a U.S. citizen, provide your Social Security Number.
- ✓ If you are not a U.S. citizen, provide your Alien Registration Number.
- ✓ Provide your Passport Number.
- ✓ Complete the questionnaire and release form fully before you send it.
- ✓ Return the completed BP-A0629 to the institution address shown on the form.
- ✓ Keep a copy of what you submit for your records.
Reminder: Don't guess or fudge details to make the form look better. False statements carry criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001.
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