NYS Address Confidentiality Program
For some victims, their home may be the only place where they feel safe. Keeping their address private can be an important part of a victim’s safety plan. Crime victims can request that their attorneys and court clerks keep their address confidential in Family Court, but participating in the New York State Address Confidentiality Program is a formal way for victims of intimate partner violence, victims of sexual offenses, human trafficking, stalking, and kidnapping to keep their address hidden.
What is the Address Confidentiality Program?
The Address Confidentiality Program is a free program that helps victims of intimate partner violence, victims of sexual offenses, human trafficking, stalking, and kidnapping hide their real addresses. It is not a witness protection program.
People in the program are given a substitute address in Albany, NY that they can use to receive their mail. The mail will then be re-packaged and mailed to the victims’ actual address. This prevents abusive former partners from locating victims through a public records search.
Who can be in the ACP?
Victims of intimate partner violence, victims of sexual offenses, human trafficking, stalking, and kidnapping who moved or are moving to a new location for safety reasons may be able to be part of this program. People living in the same household as the victim may also be able to use the substitute address.
How can I apply for the ACP?
Fillable Applications are available on the Department of State website.
Please visit the application assistance provider listing for a list of people who can help you with the application.
For more information please visit NYS address confidentiality program.