How to mail an inmate in New Hampshire
To write to someone in New Hampshire state custody, address the envelope to the inmate's full committed name and DOC ID number, then the facility’s own mailing address. Each facility has its own mailing address, listed below. Run by the New Hampshire Department of Corrections.
The mailing address
[Inmate's full committed name] [DOC ID number] [Facility name] [Facility mailing address — see the facility page]
Replace the bracketed lines with the person's details and their facility (pick it below for the exact wording).
How New Hampshire inmate mail works
- New Hampshire delivers mail to each facility directly. Address it to the resident’s full name and DOC ID number, then the facility name and its own mailing address.
- Since October 2021 all incoming personal mail is photocopied and the resident receives a black-and-white photocopy — never the original. Do not send irreplaceable letters, cards, or photos; the originals are destroyed.
- Letters may be up to about 10 pages, in blue or black ink. Every envelope must show a verifiable sender name and return address.
- Send only through the U.S. Postal Service. Books and magazines must come directly from a publisher or approved vendor, not enclosed in personal mail.
What you can't send
- Cash, personal cheques, and postage stamps
- Stickers, glitter, glue, tape, staples, or paper clips
- Polaroid photos; musical, padded, or blank greeting cards
- Hardcover books and stapled magazines
- Any item containing metal or electronics
- Nude or sexually explicit content
Photos: Photos are copied in black and white along with the letter; no polaroids and nothing nude or sexually explicit.
Books & magazines: Printed internet articles are allowed, but photocopies of copyrighted books or magazines are not; publications come from a publisher or approved vendor.
Common questions
What is the mailing address for an inmate in New Hampshire?
Address the envelope to the inmate's full committed name and DOC ID number, then the facility’s own mailing address. Use the specific facility’s mailing address, listed on its page below.
Is inmate mail in New Hampshire opened or scanned?
Yes. Under the New Hampshire DOC (NHDOC)'s rules, incoming personal mail is opened and scanned, and the inmate receives a copy rather than your original.
What can't I send to a New Hampshire inmate?
Do not send: Cash, personal cheques, and postage stamps; Stickers, glitter, glue, tape, staples, or paper clips; Polaroid photos; musical, padded, or blank greeting cards; Hardcover books and stapled magazines; Any item containing metal or electronics; Nude or sexually explicit content. Prohibited items get the letter rejected.
How do I find which facility someone is in?
Use the New Hampshire DOC (NHDOC)'s official inmate locator, then open that facility's page below for the exact addressing. People are transferred without notice, so confirm before mailing anything important.
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