Sending Mail to FCI Elkton

Mailing Address

The correct mailing address depends on which unit the inmate is in. Ask the inmate which unit applies to them.

FCI Elkton (main facility, low security)

[Inmate Full Legal Name, Register Number]
FCI Elkton
P.O. Box 10
Lisbon, OH 44432

Satellite Camp (minimum security)

[Inmate Full Legal Name, Register Number]
SATELLITE CAMP
FCI Elkton
P.O. Box 10
Lisbon, OH 44432

Federal Satellite Low (FSL)

[Inmate Full Legal Name, Register Number]
FEDERAL SATELLITE LOW
FCI Elkton
P.O. Box 10
Lisbon, OH 44432

Letters and Cards

Write on plain paper in a standard envelope. Include the inmate’s full legal name and register number on the envelope. All non-privileged mail is inspected by staff before delivery.

Content rules apply. Mail that includes threats, descriptions of illegal activity, contraband, or content that could compromise facility security will be rejected. If mail is rejected, the sender and the inmate are typically notified.

Photos

Photos are generally allowed at BOP facilities, but specific rules apply:

• Photos must be printed on standard photo paper. No Polaroids, no laminated images.
• Content restrictions: no nudity, no explicit sexual content, no gang symbols, no images that could compromise security.
• Call (330) 420-6200 to confirm the maximum number of photos per envelope and current size requirements before mailing. These rules can change.

Books and Publications

Books and magazines must come from an approved publisher, retailer, or distributor. You cannot mail a personal copy from home. A family member cannot mail a personal paperback from their shelf. Order directly from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or the publisher. The shipment must arrive in the original packaging and be addressed to the inmate.

Hardcover books may be restricted. Confirm current book rules with the facility at (330) 420-6200 before ordering.

Legal Mail

Mail from attorneys, courts, and government agencies is treated as privileged legal mail. Send it directly to the facility address and mark the envelope clearly as “Legal Mail: Attorney-Client Privileged.” Include the attorney’s bar number or firm letterhead. Legal mail is opened only in the inmate’s presence.

Freight and Non-USPS Packages

For freight shipments or packages sent by carriers other than USPS (such as FedEx or UPS), use a different address format. Contact the facility at (330) 420-6200 or check bop.gov/locations/institutions/elk/ for the correct freight address.

No Cash or Money Orders to Lisbon

Do not mail cash or money orders to the Lisbon facility address. Money orders sent to the Lisbon P.O. Box will not process correctly. All funds go through MoneyGram, Western Union, or USPS money orders addressed to the BOP lockbox in Des Moines, Iowa. See the Send Money guide.

What to Do If Mail Is Rejected

Call (330) 420-6200 to ask why. Common causes include prohibited content, wrong address format, missing inmate name or register number, or books sent from personal collections instead of approved retailers.

Send Photos and Letters with Pigeonly

The easiest way to send photos and letters to someone at FCI Elkton 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.