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Before You Go: What ID You Need to Visit Yakima County Jail

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Before You Go: What ID You Need to Visit Yakima County Jail

Yakima County Jail requires every visitor to show valid identification before entering. You'll need a government-issued ID - either a federal or state ID card or a passport. Make sure it's current; expired IDs won't be accepted.

Video visits require ID too. Bring a government-issued photo ID that shows your date of birth.

Note: All visits at Yakima County Jail - including video visits - are monitored and may be recorded.

Before You Go: What ID You Need to Visit Yakima County Jail

Practical Tips

  • ✓ Bring a valid federal or state issued ID card, or a passport.
  • ✓ Bring a second government photo ID as a backup in case there’s an issue with your primary ID.
  • ✓ If you’re not sure whether your ID will be accepted (especially for video visits, where your ID must show your date of birth), call the scheduling line ahead of time to confirm.

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