These inmates are very real and are seeking pen pals! Receiving a letter is the highlight of the day for most prisoners. Just think of how lonely it must feel at mail call to never hear your name being called, especially after being locked up for several years and family and friends have deserted you. These inmates can't wait to hear from you! Don't be shy, give it a try! Make the day of a lonely inmate! Meet-an-Inmate.com has been helping male and female inmates connect with the outside world since 1998 and is ranked #1 among prison pen pal websites. Meet-An-Inmate connects people like you with inmates from across the United States, and offers an easy way to brighten up an inmates day.
The inmates listed are convicted felons
Getting Started ( Although Meet-An-Inmate is an Online service, prisoners do not have access to the internet. All correspondence will be via the United States Postal Service, commonly known as snail mail. (note: some inmates now may have access to email/secure messaging services). This site is designed to quickly and easily connect you with inmates whose backgrounds and interests may inspire you to pick up a pen and become pen pals with them..
To start your search for an inmate pen pal, simply click on either the male or female link above. This will open up a page of small photos, listing their name and what state they are from. Click on this photo and their personal ad will open. You can also click on a link on the left of the page to open up a specific age group. It is completely free to write the inmates. When you find a prisoner you would like to correspond with, simply write directly to them using the mailing address listed under the photo in their ad. Address your envelope exactly as shown. Keep in mind that all the information you see is provided by the prisoners themselves. We do not guarantee the accuracy of this information. You can look up basic information on most of these male and female inmates by going to our inmate locator and clicking on the state in which they are listed. We ask that you treat these inmates with dignity and respect. They have their own interests, hopes, and dreams. Most of them want to turn their lives around and be more successful when they return to regular life. Let's give them a reason to hope for a better future.
Benefits of Writing an Inmate Men and women who are incarcerated can benefit enormously from becoming pen pals with people on the outside. Many inmates have become out of sight, out of mind to their family and friends, offering friendship can be a great way to keep their spirits up and let them know they are not alone. Receiving letters also helps to eliminate the monotony that goes along with being incarcerated and helps time pass more quickly. Inmates who establish and maintain positive relationships with people outside of prison are less likely to return to prison in the future, also improving the inmates chances of successfully reintegrating into society when released. Becoming prison pen pals is an excellent way to do that. It's amazing how a small amount of communication with the outside world can improve a prisoner's outlook on life. Your letters are sure to remind them that they truly deserve a second chance. Additional Information All institutions have different guidelines as to what an inmate may receive or send through the mail. Never send anything laminated (polaroid photos, etc.), stickers, or money - until you know the rules of a particular institution. For more information, including possible scams, see our F.A.Q. page. The inmates listed are convicted felons and caution should be used. Be understanding without being gullible. We recommend and promote using this site to find penpals for friendships, and not romantic relationships. We would advise not to write an inmate who ask for money. Many states you can look up crimes and additional information on the inmates by going to http://meet-an-inmate.com/locator/index.html Some inmates may have minor crimes and some may be murderers or sex offenders. We highly recommend attempting to look up their crimes before writing them. We have decided starting in 2023 to accept all applications regardless of crime. However, we reserve the right to decline an application if we see fit. Why list an inmate with Meet-An-Inmate.com We are very customer oriented and we are the top ranked site, which means meet-an-inmate.com gets more visitors than any other inmate penpal site in the world. The more traffic (visitors), the better chance of the inmates acquiring pen pals. We have been the trusted prison penpal site to list inmates for many years. Our success lies with our word of mouth advertising between inmates who have had success using our service. Many inmates get ripped off by using inferior services. Even though we are the best, we can not guarantee 100% success, but you can trust that we will do our very best to produce results. To list an inmate or send them an application click here. Make a lonely inmate smile DISCLAIMER Lady Inmates | Male Inmates | List An Inmate | FAQ | Search | Verify Inmate Information Meet-An-Inmate.com |