Tomoka: Visitation Application Checklist (DC6-111A) — Avoid Common Denials

A denied application can set you back weeks. The most common causes? Totally avoidable - leaving blanks or providing information that's false or even just misleading. Florida DOC is clear: incomplete forms get denied. Inaccurate answers don't just slow things down - they can end your application outright. Take a few extra minutes to fill every line. Write "NA" when something truly doesn't apply. And make sure what you write matches your real, current information.

Anyone 12 or older who wants to visit must complete the DC6-111A. Don't assume a child can "just come with" an approved adult - this age threshold is built into the form requirements.

Submit only one application per person. Sending duplicates doesn’t help you get approved faster - it can create confusion and slow down processing, so focus on getting one complete, accurate form in the first time.

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• ✓ Fill every blank - do not leave any item empty.
• ✓ If something truly doesn’t apply, write NA (not applicable) instead of skipping it.
• ✓ Double-check the inmate’s name is complete.
• ✓ Double-check the inmate’s DC# is filled in.
• ✓ Make sure your relationship to the inmate is filled in.
• ✓ Make sure your address information is complete (don’t leave parts of an address blank).
• ✓ Sign where required - an unsigned form may not be processed.

Blank spaces are one of the fastest ways to get denied. Treat "NA" as your friend - if a question doesn't fit your situation, mark it clearly instead of leaving it empty. After you submit, don't try to visit right away. The form specifically tells you not to visit until the inmate notifies you that your application is approved.

The biggest denial triggers are simple: leaving blanks, forgetting a signature, or writing something that isn't true (even if you didn't mean to mislead). Not sure about a detail? Don't guess - get the correct information before you submit. Use "NA" when a question genuinely doesn't apply. Florida DOC states that false or misleading information results in denial, so accuracy matters as much as completeness.

1. Sign every required signature line - an unsigned application may not be processed.
2. Make a copy for your records - keep it so you can match your answers later if there’s a question.
3. Submit the completed form to the institution where you’re requesting to visit - the form allows submission by e-mail or U.S. Mail.
4. Wait for approval before you go - do not attempt to visit until the inmate notifies you your application is approved.

Even if you've already mailed or emailed the form, you still need approval first. Plan your trip only after the inmate tells you the visitation application has been approved. Showing up early won't speed anything up - it'll just be a wasted drive.