Apply to find a prisoner’s location

Use this service to find someone in prison if you do not know which prison they are in.

The prisoner must give their permission for their information to be shared.

You can only use this service to find someone in an English or Welsh prison.

To apply, you’ll need:

  • the prisoner’s name (or any other name they may have used)
  • the prisoner’s date of birth or age - if you know it
  • their prisoner number - if you have it

You’ll get a reply to your application within 4 weeks.

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If you’re a solicitor

You cannot use this service. Email the Find a Prisoner team instead.

Find a Prisoner
findaprisoner@justice.gov.uk

You’ll need to the confirm that the prisoner is your client and include:

  • the prisoner’s name (or any other name they may have used)
  • the prisoner’s date of birth or age - if you know it
  • their prisoner number - if you have it

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