| STATE | WEB-BASED INFORMATION/FORMS | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Affidavit to Redact Voter Registration Information The State of Arizona provides a Confidential Listing program for victims of domestic violence and stalking. The link above takes you to the Arizona Supreme Court's “Self Service” website where you can download a PDF of the Affidavit. This form should be filled out, notarized, and submitted to the Superior Court of your county BEFORE registering to vote. | 602-542-4285 |
| California | Safe at Home Safe at Home is California’s Address Confidentiality Program. Through this program, a victim of domestic violence and/or stalking, and their advocates can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail, legal documents and public records (including voter registration). You can sign up through an “enrolling agency” such as a local domestic violence program. For the purposes of voting, you must complete a “confidential voter registration affidavit” at the time of enrollment | 1-877-322-5227 |
| Connecticut | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Through the ACP, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). Applications must be completed through a community-based domestic violence or sexual assault crisis program. | 860-509-6000 |
| Florida | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) | 850-414-3577 |
| Illinois | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Due to lack of funding, this program is currently not accepting applications | 312-814-5846 |
| Indiana | Address Confidentiality (ACP) Through the ACP, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). Applicants must be referred by an advocate (defined as a State or Local Agency, or a nonprofit agency that provides services to victims of domestic violence). After enrollment in the ACP, you can register to vote using your assigned substitute mailing address. | 1-800-321-1907 |
| Maine | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Through the ACP, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). Application is made in person at designated ACP assistance locations (generally community-based domestic violence or sexual assault programs). | 207-626-8400 |
| Maryland | Maryland is currently in the process of creating an ACP which will be in effect October 1, 2006. For more information, contact the Secretary of State | 410-974-5521 |
| Massachusetts | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Through the ACP, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). Application is made in person with a certified application assistant (generally a staff person at a community-based domestic violence and sexual assault program). | 1-866-SAFE-ADD |
| Minnesota | Confidential Listing When registering to vote, a victim of domestic violence can submit a written request to the County Auditor to remove the victim’s name and location from the public voter registration rolls. **In 2007 the state will introduce an Address Confidentiality Program** | 651-215-1440 |
| Montana | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Through ACP, the Office of Victim Services provides confidential substitute addresses to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking for first-class mail and use in public records. To apply, download the application form and mail it to the address on the form. To register to vote through the ACP, check the box “I DO want information regarding voter registration”. Once your application is approved, the ACP office will send you the necessary materials. | 406-444-5803 |
| Nebraska | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Through the ACP, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). Application is made in person at one of the State’s designated victim assistance programs. Designated programs include state or local agencies as well as private centers that provide counseling and shelter services to victims of abuse, sexual assault or stalking. | 402-471-3568 |
| Nevada | Confidential Address Program (CAP) Through CAP, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). You may only apply through certified advocate groups, law enforcement agencies and some local and state government offices. | 775-684-5707 |
| New Hampshire | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Through the ACP, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). Anyone interested in applying for the ACP must contact one of the 14 crisis centers in New Hampshire for consultation and assistance. | 603-271-1240 |
| New Jersey | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Through the ACP, victims of domestic violence can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). Anyone interested in applying for the ACP must contact their county domestic violence program. | 1-877-218-9133 |
| North Carolina | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) - PDF file Through the ACP, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). Application is made in person with a certified application assistant (generally a staff person at a community-based domestic violence or sexual assault program). | 919-716-6784 |
| Oklahoma | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Through the ACP, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). Application is made in person at designated domestic violence, sexual assault or victim service programs. | 405-557-1700 |
| Oregon | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) The State is currently in the process of creating the ACP, which will be operational by January 1, 2007. | 503-378-4400 |
| Pennsylvania | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Through ACP, the Office of the Victim Advocate provides confidential substitute addresses to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking for first-class mail and use in public records. Application is made in person at a local domestic violence, sexual assault or victim service program. | 1-800-563-6399 |
| Rhode Island | Address Confidentiality for the Purposes of Voting This program allows the State Elections Division to remove a victim of domestic violence’s home address from public voter registration records. In place of the home address, the Elections Division assigns a substitute mailing address for all election related materials. Applications may can be requested in person or by mail from the Office of the Secretary of State, Elections Division, 100 North Main Street, Second Floor, Providence, Rhode Island 02903. Applications also may be obtained from local domestic violence programs. | 401-222-2340 |
| Vermont | Safe at Home Safe at Home is Vermont’s Address Confidentiality Program. Through this program, a victim of domestic violence and/or stalking can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail, legal documents and public records (including voter registration). Interested applicants may apply for program participation at a local domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking program office or through a statewide Victim Advocate Office. | 802-828-0586 |
| Virginia | Confidential Listing This option allows a victim of domestic violence or stalking to use a PO Box on public voter registration records. To use this option, you must have filed a complaint with a magistrate or law enforcement official and you must use Virginia’s Voter Registration Form. Fill out the registration form and, in addition to including your home address, make sure you include a valid PO Box in Section 7. At the bottom of the form, check the box that identifies your reason for seeking a confidential listing ("protective court order" or "threatened/stalked") and attach a copy of your filed complaint. Please note, your home address is needed to ensure you receive the proper ballot for your district -- it will not appear on public registration rolls. | 804-864-8901 |
| Washington | Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Through the ACP, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking can receive a substitute mailing address for first-class mail and use in public records (including voter registration). Anyone interested in applying for the ACP must contact their local domestic violence program. | 360-753-2972 |
| Wisconsin | Confidential Listing This option allows victims of domestic violence to be listed confidentially on poll and registration lists. An individual must personally register to vote in the office of the Municipal Clerk and make a written request for confidentiality (you can use the Wisconsin Elector Request for Confidential Listing Form). You will receive a Voter Identification Card featuring a unique ID Number that will be used in place of your name and address on all public voting records. | 608-266-8005 |
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