FMC Lexington Mail & Photos. Address, Rules & What You Can Send

Mailing Address for FMC Lexington

Use this address for all personal mail sent to an inmate at FMC Lexington:

[Inmate Full Legal Name] [BOP Register Number] Federal Medical Center P.O. Box 14500 Lexington, KY 40512

Do not use the facility’s physical address (3301 Leestown Road) for inmate mail. Always send through the U.S. Postal Service. Private carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL are not accepted.

Writing Letters

There are no restrictions on the length of a letter or the number of letters you can send. Write as often as you like. Include your return address on every envelope in case the letter needs to be returned.

General correspondence mail is subject to inspection by facility staff. Legal mail (from attorneys) is handled separately and opened only in the inmate’s presence.

Sending Photos

Photos are one of the most meaningful things you can include in a letter. FMC Lexington allows personal photographs with these guidelines:

• No Polaroid photos. Polaroids are prohibited at all BOP facilities.
• No nude or sexually suggestive photos. These will be returned to the sender.
• No commercially published images featuring nudity.
• Standard print photos are allowed. Keep them in the 4x6 inch range.
• Photos count toward the inmate’s personal property storage limits.

A simple way to send quality photos is to print them at home or use a photo printing service and include them in your letter.

Books and Magazines

Books and magazines must come directly from the publisher or a bookstore. You cannot send them from home. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and similar retailers are acceptable sources as long as the package ships directly to the facility.

• Limit of 5 books and 5 magazines per inmate at any given time.
• Newspapers must also come directly from the publisher.
• Publications may be rejected if they contain instructions for making weapons, escape plans, or sexually explicit material.

Packages from Home

Packages from home are not permitted at FMC Lexington. The only exceptions are release clothing (sent when an inmate is about to be released) and authorized medical devices (with prior written approval).

All other items must be ordered through the commissary or, in the case of books, directly from a publisher or bookstore.

Tips for Writing

• Include the register number on every envelope, not just the name. Mail rooms process hundreds of pieces daily.
• Keep envelopes plain. No glitter, no stickers, no embedded items.
• Mail typically takes 3 to 7 days to arrive after it’s sent.
• If a letter is returned, check that the name and register number match exactly what is in the BOP system at bop.gov/inmateloc/.