Mail Rules for FCI Milan

Mailing Address

Address all letters to:

[Person’s Full Legal Name] [BOP Register Number] FCI Milan 4004 East Arkona Road Milan, MI 48160

Always include the BOP register number along with the full name. Mail without it can be delayed while staff confirm the recipient, or returned outright.

Letters and Photos

Letters are opened and inspected before delivery. Standard photos are generally accepted in letters, but avoid anything depicting nudity, gang signs, or content that could be read as a security risk. Always include your own return address.

Books and Magazines

Books and magazines have to come directly from the publisher or a retailer, such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble, shipped in the original packaging. Don’t buy a book yourself and mail it from your own address; it will likely be returned. For magazines, set up a subscription directly through the publisher instead of mailing individual issues yourself.

What’s Not Allowed

• Cash, checks, or money orders inside letters
• Nude or sexually explicit images
• Stickers, glitter, perfume, or scented paper
• Items not specifically authorized by BOP policy

Questions About a Specific Item

BOP mail rules can vary slightly by item and change over time. If you’re not sure whether something is allowed, call the facility at (734) 439-1511 before sending it.

Send Photos and Letters with Pigeonly

The easiest way to send photos and letters to someone at Federal Correctional Institution Milan is through Pigeonly. Upload your photos or write your letter online, and Pigeonly prints and mails everything to the facility for you, following the mail rules listed above.