About Address Privacy Guide

What This Site Is

Address Privacy Guide is an independent informational website dedicated to explaining Address Confidentiality Programs (ACPs) across all 50 states. We translate official government program documentation into plain-English guides that people can actually use — people who are navigating dangerous situations and need clear, accurate information quickly.

Every piece of content on this site is based on official state government sources: Secretary of State and Attorney General program pages, state statutes, and program documentation. We do not publish opinion, speculation, or unverified claims about how these programs work.

Why We Built This

Address Confidentiality Programs are among the most valuable and underutilized safety resources available to survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Every state in the country has some form of address privacy protection — yet most people in dangerous situations have never heard of these programs, and those who have often can't figure out how to apply because the information is buried in dense government PDFs and statutory language.

The gap between "this program exists" and "I successfully enrolled and my address is protected" is a documentation and accessibility problem. That is what this site addresses.

Our Editorial Approach

We follow these principles in every piece of content we publish:

• Primary sources only. Every fact about a state program is sourced from the official state program's published documentation. We do not cite news articles or third-party summaries for program-specific facts.
• Acknowledged uncertainty. ACP rules change. When we are uncertain whether a specific rule has changed since our last review, we say so and direct readers to verify directly with the program.
• No legal advice. We explain what programs require and how they work. We do not tell people what to do in their specific situations. Legal decisions belong to the individual and, where relevant, to licensed attorneys.
• Plain language. We translate statutory and bureaucratic language into clear prose. If something requires a paragraph to explain, we give it a paragraph.
• Regular updates. We review and update state program pages when program rules change. The "Updated" date on each page reflects the last review date.

What This Site Is Not

• We are not affiliated with any state government agency, ACP program, domestic violence organization, or legal services provider.
• We are not a substitute for speaking with a certified Application Assistant or licensed attorney about your specific situation.
• We do not provide crisis counseling or emergency safety planning. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For safety planning, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (available 24/7).

How the Site Is Funded

Address Privacy Guide displays Google AdSense advertising. We do not accept sponsored content, affiliate commissions, or payments to promote specific services. Our editorial content is independent of our advertising. We do not recommend paid address privacy services over free state programs — we consistently direct readers to free government programs first.

Corrections and Updates

State ACP programs change their requirements, processing times, phone numbers, and procedures. If you find information on this site that is out of date or incorrect, please contact us. We take accuracy seriously and review corrections promptly.