U.S. inmate mail guides

New Jersey inmate mail

Send a letter to an inmate in New Jersey

Write online after confirming the SBI number, facility name, and four-digit code. PieterPost already handles New Jersey’s official Pigeonly address, printing, envelope, postage, and mailing.

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New Jersey state-prison addresses

Use the current New Jersey Pigeonly route

As of July 28, 2026, NJDOC’s published route remains Pigeonly in Las Vegas. Use the person’s complete facility name and matching code: ADTC 1407; Bayside 1403; East Jersey 1401; Edna Mahan 1405; Garden State 1408; Mid-State 1404; New Jersey State Prison 1400; Northern 1406; South Woods 1402; Special Treatment Unit 1409.

NJDOC announced a future Corrections Secure Scanning Center transition for September 15, 2026. Recheck the official page on or after that date.

NJDOC personal mail through Pigeonly

[Full name] – [SBI number][Facility name] – [facility code]P.O. Box 96777Las Vegas, NV 89193
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Three simple steps

How to send a letter to an inmate in New Jersey

Add the inmate's name and SBI number. We already know the official statewide personal-mail address.

  1. 1Enter their name and SBI number
  2. 2Write and review your message
  3. 3We print, stamp, and mail it

Current New Jersey guidance

Helpful inmate-mail rules

Letter length
No simple total-letter page cap is published; keep correspondence compact and within the item dimensions
Letter format
Letters and drawings must be no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches and suitable for scanning
Envelope and address
Use the full name, SBI number, complete facility name and code, return address, and an envelope no larger than 4 by 9.5 inches
How it arrives
Pigeonly scans approved mail for NJDOC delivery; the physical original is not normally given to the recipient

Items that need another approved route

PieterPost is for ordinary written letters. To help avoid a mailroom rejection, do not add these items to the envelope:

  • Glued layers, loose objects, or decorative additions
  • Musical, electronic, padded, pop-up, scented, or glittered cards
  • Letters, drawings, or other ordinary pages larger than 8.5 by 11 inches
  • Envelopes larger than 4 by 9.5 inches
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You only need to write your message

No printer, paper, envelope, stamp, or trip to the post office. We prepare and mail the physical letter for you.

  • Write your letter online from any device
  • Check the finished letter before paying
  • We format and print it for the facility
  • We address, stamp, and mail the envelope

New Jersey local jail directory

Looking for a county or city jail?

This guide covers people in New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) custody. County and city jails use their own addresses, which you can find on the map.

Is the person in federal prison?

Search the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator and continue with the federal letter flow.

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Common questions

How do I send a letter to an inmate in New Jersey?

Confirm the SBI number and current NJDOC facility, add its four-digit code to the Pigeonly address, and send ordinary mail to Las Vegas. PieterPost formats and prints your online letter, adds the envelope and postage, and mails it.

Which address should I use for New Jersey inmate mail?

As verified July 28, 2026, use P.O. Box 96777, Las Vegas, NV 89193 with the full name, SBI number, complete facility name, and correct four-digit code. Do not send ordinary correspondence directly to the prison.

How do I find the SBI number and NJDOC facility code?

Use the NJDOC offender search to confirm the person’s SBI number and facility. Match the facility to the published code list, such as 1400 for New Jersey State Prison or 1402 for South Woods State Prison.

Will the recipient get my original New Jersey letter?

Pigeonly scans approved correspondence for NJDOC delivery. The original is not normally handed over and is retained for 45 days before destruction; use the current recovery process within that period for an eligible original.

Does this guide apply to New Jersey jails or federal prisons?

No. This guide covers adults in NJDOC state prisons. County jails, federal facilities, juvenile custody, immigration detention, and other settings can use different routes.