Form 851_F1_1-14 at a glance
What it is: Virginia Department of Corrections Adult Visitor Application and Background Investigation Authorization, form 851_F1_1-14.
Where and when to file: Mail to: Visitor Registration Unit, P.O. Box 26963, Richmond, Virginia 23261-6963.
The form is for use if age 18 or over or if emancipated minor.
A filled-in Form 851_F1_1-14 example: an adult visitor applies to visit alone
How to fill out Form 851_F1_1-14, box by box
Visitor Information
Print legibly. All spaces must be completely filled out.
Under Visitor Information, enter the Visitor's Legal Last Name, the Visitor's Legal First Name, MI, DMV or ID Card Number and SSN (last 4). Check Box if Emancipated Minor.
Enter Race, Gender, Hair Color, Eye Color, Height and Weight. Enter the Date of Birth as MM DD YYYY and the Place of Birth as County or City and State/Country.
Your Current Mailing Address
Under Your Current Mailing Address, enter the Street Address, then the City or Town of Residence, State, Zip and Country.
Enter your e-mail Address and Phone Number.
Information on Offender You Want to Visit
Under Information on Offender You Want to Visit, enter the Offender's Incarcerated Name & Number (First and Last) and the Offender's Facility.
Enter Your legal relationship to Offender (If none, state none).
Vehicle Information
Under Vehicle Information, enter Make, Model, Year and Plate Number.
Visitors under age 18 accompanying you
List first and last name of visitors under age 18 accompanying you and check whether you are the child's parent or legal guardian. Attach a Minor Visitor Application and Background Investigation Authorization for each child.
You must provide written notarized approval from the parent or legal guardian for visitors under 18 years old if you are not the parent or legal guardian of these visitors.
Conditions
Check Yes or No under Conditions. Have you been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction?
Have you ever been employed by, volunteered with, or contracted by the Department of Corrections or Department of Correctional Education.
Are you currently under active parole or probation supervision? If you are on supervision, you must have written permission from your chief parole officer and the Warden/Superintendent of this facility.
Are you a victim of the current crime committed by the offender with whom you wish to visit?
Are you now or have you ever been a member or associated with any gang, motorcycle club, racial supremacy group, or other such group or organization as defined in Code of Virginia §18.2-46.1?
Signing the authorization
The Department of Corrections is authorized to conduct a criminal records check, or to use any Department of Corrections records to verify accuracy of information provided on this form.
The information on the form must be true and correct. Providing false information on this form is grounds for denying visiting privileges.
Sign on the Signature line and enter the Date.
Common questions about Form 851_F1_1-14
Where do I file it?
Mail to: Visitor Registration Unit, P.O. Box 26963, Richmond, Virginia 23261-6963.
Sources
[1] Adult Visitor Application and Background Investigation Authorization 851_F1_1-14 (Revision Date 1/8/14), Virginia Department of Corrections (the Official source link on this page).