Updating Your Name on the Visitor Profile for Washington State Penitentiary

At Washington State Penitentiary, your visitor profile name must match your current ID. Staff check this when you arrive - if the names don't line up, you could face delays or be turned away entirely.

1. Write down the details the Statewide Visit Unit needs - Include the incarcerated person’s name and DOC number, your current name, your previous name, and the state or country where your identification was issued.
2. Contact the Statewide Visit Unit - You can request the name update by email or by leaving a voicemail on the general visit phone line.
3. Double-check your names before you send - Use the exact spelling shown on your current ID, and list your previous name(s) the way they appeared before the change.

For visiting questions specific to Washington State Penitentiary, contact the facility visit staff first. If you leave a message, include the incarcerated person's six-digit DOC number and a brief summary of what you need. Can't get it resolved at the facility level? Email the Statewide Visit Unit - put the incarcerated person's name and six-digit DOC number in the subject line so they can match your request to the right record.

Once you request the name update, the Statewide Visit Unit may reach out to verify your identity. They might ask for additional information, so keep an eye on your messages and respond promptly if they follow up.

• ✓ If you’re changing your relationship to an immediate family relationship, send copies of official documents (such as marriage and/or birth certificates) to the Statewide Visit Unit.
• ✓ Mail copies via USPS to: Department of Corrections, Attn: Statewide Visit Unit, PO Box 41118, Olympia, WA 98504-1118.

Tips Avoid Delays

• ✓ Bring your valid, current photo ID to the visit (required for visitors 18 and older).
• ✓ Confirm your visitor record was updated before you make the trip, especially if your name change was recent.