Essex County Jail
Essex County Jail
County JailMailing Address
[Inmate / Resident Full Name] — [ID if known]
Essex County Jail
P.O. Box 955, Tappahannock, VA 22560
Essex County Jail
P.O. Box 955, Tappahannock, VA 22560
Physical Address
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Governing Agency
Essex County Sheriff's Office
Inmate ID
Inmate / Booking ID — Not required
Last Verified
September 28, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
Use the incarcerated person's full legal name and booking/inmate ID if known. Verify the local facility's current mail rules before sending.
Last verified: September 28, 2026
Verify current photograph rules before sending photographs.
Last verified: September 28, 2026
Verify current publication/package rules before sending books or packages.
Last verified: September 28, 2026
Do not send cash with ordinary mail. Use the facility's approved deposit method.
Last verified: September 28, 2026
Verify current visitation approval, identification and scheduling requirements before travel.
Last verified: September 28, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
Use the incarcerated person's full legal name and booking/inmate ID if known. Verify the local facility's current mail rules before sending.
About Essex County Jail
Essex County Jail is a Virginia local or regional adult detention record reviewed on 2026-09-28.