How to Address Mail to Van Zandt County Jail (exact format for the JailATM vendor)
Sending mail to someone at Van Zandt County Jail? Copy the JailATM vendor address exactly and make sure the inmate's full name and ID are clearly visible on the outside—that's the fastest way to avoid rejected or misdirected letters.
Van Zandt County switched to a mail-scanning vendor system. Since October 1, 2021, all non-legal, non-commercial mail must go through JailATM - either sent electronically or mailed to the vendor address (not the jail itself). The vendor scans and processes your mail, then delivers it to inmates electronically via kiosks or tablets. Getting the address format right keeps your letter from getting delayed or lost.
Warning: Your original mail is destroyed after processing. If you forget the inmate's full name and ID on the outside, your letter can end up lost or sent to the wrong person.
Copy this exact format on your envelope, line by line. Replace the bracketed parts with your loved one's information: JailATM.com – Van Zandt County Justice Center INMATE ID: [Inmate ID] [Inmate Full Name] 2830 S Hulen St, Box 809 Fort Worth, TX 76109
- ✓ Line 1 (vendor name): JailATM.com – Van Zandt County Justice Center
- ✓ Line 2 (who it’s for): INMATE ID: [Inmate ID] [Inmate Full Name]
- ✓ Line 3 (street + box): 2830 S Hulen St, Box 809
- ✓ Line 4 (city/state/ZIP): Fort Worth, TX 76109
Write the inmate's full name and ID number on the outside of the envelope or postcard where it's easy to spot. The vendor uses that information to match your mail to the right person. Use dark ink, write legibly, and don't assume the name alone is enough. Missing or unclear details can mean lost mail.
Common mistakes: Leaving off the ID number, using a nickname instead of the full legal name, or putting the ID and name inside the letter instead of on the outside. Any of these can get your mail misdirected.
Since the original mail is destroyed after scanning, don't send anything irreplaceable - like the only copy of a photo. Want a record of what you sent? Snap a picture of the letter and any enclosures before mailing.
Don't have the inmate ID number? Don't guess. Look it up through JailATM or the Van Zandt County jail website, then use that exact ID when addressing your envelope.
Pre Mail Checklist
- ✓ Inmate’s full name and ID number are clearly printed on the outside
- ✓ The vendor address is written exactly in the JailATM format (same wording, same order)
- ✓ Your letter doesn’t include content that violates normal mail rules or the vendor’s prohibited-material categories
Prohibited content: The facility's poster lists items that will block delivery - racy or pornographic images, pictures or descriptions of illegal activity, instructions for self-defense tactics, locksmithing, or escape techniques. Also banned: anything about manufacturing weapons, firearms, or explosives, plus drugs, biohazards, and threatening or violent content.
Van Zandt County's mail-scanning poster includes the same instructions in Spanish. The rules are identical: use the vendor address format and print the inmate's full name and ID clearly on the outside.
The Spanish section covers the same prohibited-material guidelines - certain images, instructions, or threatening content will prevent delivery.
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