Address Confidentiality Program

Many survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking need a way to protect themselves even after they have taken the initial steps to escape a dangerous situation. These courageous survivors need a way to protect the new life they have fought to create for themselves and their families. The Address Confidentiality Program can help by allowing victims to keep their new address safe from possible or former abusers.

Through the Address Confidentiality Program, people escaping domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking can choose to receive first-class mail at an address designated by the Attorney General's office. In order to participate, a victim must relocate or be in the process of relocating to a new address and must sign a statement that they fear for their safety or the safety of their children. Participants apply to the Address Confidentiality Program at community-based victim assistance programs across the state where counselors will help decide whether the Address Confidentiality Program should become a part of the survivors overall safety plan.

Participants in the program receive mail at a secure substitute address. Their mail is then forwarded to their confidential home address. The substitute address can also be used when a participant registers to vote, obtains a driver license, or signs up for public utilities.

For more information about the program, please contact the program manager at:
acp@ncdoj.gov or (919) 716-6785