Visiting Checklist for Suffolk County Correctional Facility: Registration, ID, and Bringing Children
Visiting Suffolk County Correctional Facility goes much smoother when you handle registration first, bring the right ID, and have the correct paperwork for any children coming with you. Use the checklist below to avoid getting turned away at the door.
You'll need to register before you can reserve a visit by phone. Suffolk County Correctional Facility requires all visitors to complete the facility registration form first - no registration, no reservation.
Keep your group small. Each reservation can include a maximum of two additional guests.
Acceptable ID
- ✓ A valid state driver’s license
- ✓ A valid state driver’s permit
- ✓ DMV non-driver license identification card
- ✓ U.S. Military ID
- ✓ Foreign passport (in English) with photo ID
Note: The facility accepts these forms of ID only when they're valid. Check your expiration date before you leave home.
Don't have acceptable ID? If you're an immediate family member, call the START Resource Center at (631)-852-5391. They can help you figure out how to get proper identification documents.
You must be 18 or older to visit alone.
Bringing someone under 18? They must be accompanied by their parent or a documented legal guardian to enter the facility property.
Here's the paperwork step that catches families off guard: minors can only enter if the incarcerated individual has signed a Parental Acknowledgement Form that's on file with the facility.
- ✓ Original birth certificate for each child
- ✓ Court documentation for each child (if applicable)
- Submit the visitor registration form first - you must be registered before you can make a visiting reservation by phone.
- Plan your guest list before you book - you can include up to two additional guests on a reservation.
Bring originals: If you’re visiting with children, bring the original birth certificate or court documentation. And make sure you have one of the acceptable, valid forms of ID for yourself.
Before you leave home, double-check your reservation - the date, time, and check-in location. If anything seems unclear, call the facility to confirm. A quick phone call beats losing your visit over a mix-up.
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