How to mail an inmate in Utah
To write to someone in Utah state custody, address the envelope to the inmate's full committed name and inmate ID number, then the facility’s own mailing address. Each facility has its own mailing address, listed below. Run by the Utah Department of Corrections.
The mailing address
[Inmate's full committed name] [inmate 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 Utah inmate mail works
- Utah sends mail to each facility’s own P.O. box, addressed to the incarcerated person’s name and inmate ID number.
- As of January 5, 2026, UDC processes personal mail in-house: incoming non-legal mail is opened and scanned, the person receives a copy, and the original is destroyed after scanning (stored about 30 days). Send copies, not originals.
- Include your full name and return address. Mail without the inmate ID number or a return address can be rejected. Legal mail is handled separately.
- Confirm the person’s current facility on UDC’s offender lookup before mailing — people are transferred between facilities without notice.
What you can't send
- Cash, checks, money orders, or postage stamps
- Any item other than paper (no polaroids, laminated items, or enclosures)
- Nude, sexually explicit, or contraband-promoting content
- Stickers, glitter, glue, tape, perfume, lipstick, or crayon/marker
- Original documents or photos you want back (only scanned copies are delivered)
Photos: Photos are scanned like the rest of your letter and the originals are destroyed — send copies you do not need back. No polaroids, nudity, or sexually explicit images.
Books & magazines: Books and magazines must come directly from a publisher or approved vendor, not in personal mail.
Common questions
What is the mailing address for an inmate in Utah?
Address the envelope to the inmate's full committed name and inmate 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 Utah opened or scanned?
Yes. Under the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC)'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 Utah inmate?
Do not send: Cash, checks, money orders, or postage stamps; Any item other than paper (no polaroids, laminated items, or enclosures); Nude, sexually explicit, or contraband-promoting content; Stickers, glitter, glue, tape, perfume, lipstick, or crayon/marker; Original documents or photos you want back (only scanned copies are delivered). Prohibited items get the letter rejected.
How do I find which facility someone is in?
Use the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC)'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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