What can you use to identify yourself?

The following is required to verify your identity, anything not meeting these requirements will not be considered Valid.

 

For Adults (18+)

An ID card that:

• Contains
  • Photo of Visitor
  • Name
    • When checking into the Public Lobby, must be an Active Name
    • When submitting a BOP Request, must match a name provided with, either as your True Name or an Alternative Name
  • Date of Birth (must match your account)
  • Expiration date
• Is not expired

Examples include:

• MA state-issued Driver’s License or Photo ID
• Out-of-State Driver’s License or Photo ID
• Passport
• Military ID
• License-to-Carry

 

For Minors (under 18)

No Photo ID card is required, but the following must be presented:

• Birth Certificate (original or copy, watermarked with official seal)
• Accompanying Adult who must present
  • A valid ID of their own
  • Custody documentation upon the initial visit and again when the documentation expires

Documentation that proves custody

• If Biological Parent
  • Adult’s ID must match a Name listed on Minor’s Birth Certificate
• If Adoptive Parent / Legal Guardian
  • Custody documentation from an Official Court
  • Adult’s ID must match Custodian named in Custody documentation
  • Minor’s Birth Certificate must match Minor named in Custody documentation
• If DCF Personnel
  • Official Letter stating DCF has custody of Minor
  • Adult must present valid DCF identification
  • Minor’s Birth Certificate must match Minor named in Custody documentation
• If non-Guardian Civilian
  • Letter from the Parent giving consent for Visit
    • Letter must be notarized
    • Letter must contain start date of Authorization
    • Letter must contain an expiration date of Authorization
    • Date of Visit must not be after expiration date
    • Parent’s Name must match a Name listed on Minor’s Birth Certificate