Mailing a Money Order to Alabama DOC (for Staton): Step-by-Step and Common Mistakes
Access Corrections accepts money orders and cashier's checks for Alabama DOC (Staton) deposits by mail. Make it payable to Access Corrections, and make sure it's issued in U.S. funds from a U.S. financial institution. Anything outside those requirements gets kicked back or delayed.
Before you seal the envelope, double-check the recipient's information. The form requires their name and Recipient ID exactly as they appear in Alabama DOC records. If these don't match, processing slows down - or the deposit gets returned. Take an extra minute to verify the spelling and ID number on the coupon.
Include the Money Order Deposit Form (coupon) in the envelope with your money order or check - it's required for processing. Fill out every field, not just the recipient lines. Missing details or a name/ID mismatch is one of the fastest ways to get your deposit rejected or delayed.
Tip: On the coupon, write the recipient’s ID in the “Recipient ID” field and the recipient’s first and last name exactly as they appear in Alabama DOC records. Then re-check both before you mail it.
Packaging Mailing Rules
- ✓ Cash
- ✓ Letters
- ✓ Stamps
- ✓ Photos
- ✓ Notes
Keep everything clean and loose. Don't staple, paper clip, fold, or tape the money order to the deposit form. Just place them together in the envelope without attaching them.
Mail your completed form and money order to: Access Corrections – Alabama DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.
Keep an eye on the limit. Each mailed money order or check can't exceed $900.00. If you need to send more, split it across multiple deposits.
Returned payments cost you. If your money order or check comes back, you'll be charged a $25 handling fee. Complete every field and verify the recipient's name and ID before mailing to avoid this.
Common Mistakes Checklist
- ✓ Money order or cashier’s check only (payable to Access Corrections)
- ✓ Issued in U.S. funds and drawn from a U.S. financial institution
- ✓ Money Order Deposit Form included (coupon goes in the envelope)
- ✓ All fields on the form completed
- ✓ Recipient name and Recipient ID verified for accuracy
- ✓ No cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes included
- ✓ Money order/check not stapled, paper clipped, folded, or taped to the form
Common mistakes: Attaching the money order to the form with staples, paper clips, or tape. Adding extras like notes or photos. Sending more than $900 on one deposit. Mailing with missing or incorrect recipient info. Any of these can delay your deposit - or trigger a $25 return fee.
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