Address Confidentiality Program
If you move to a new location to escape domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, malicious harassment or human trafficking, the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) helps keep your new address confidential using a mail-forwarding service and substitute address. All state and local agencies are required to accept the substitute address as the actual address of the individual. (Idaho Code §19-57)
How to Apply for the ACP
Program Eligibility
All ACP applicants must:
- be a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or malicious harassment.
- provide a sworn statement that they fear for their safety or the safety of their children.
- provide documentation of evidence.
- be at least 18 years old or a parent/guardian acting on behalf of a minor or incapacitated person.
Applications
Download an application for the Address Confidentiality Program, available in English or Spanish.
School Implementation Guide
Information for school employees on how to implement the ACP for students.
Certification
ACP certification is easy to get and is processed quickly. Once effective, it is valid for four years and can be renewed or canceled at any time by the participant.
Authorization Cards
ACP authorization cards identify program participants and authorize the legal use of the substitute address.
The ACP: Step By Step
Step 1: Submit Application
Complete an application and submit it directly to the Office of the Secretary of State.
Step 2: Receive Certification
Idaho ACP certifies participation then mails an authorization card with the substitute address.
Step 3: Use Your New Address
ACP participant uses the substitute address with any state or local government agency.
Step 4: Mail Is Processed
All mail is sent to the substitute address to protect the actual address of the participant.
Step 5: Receive Protected Mail
Mail is forwarded to the ACP participant’s actual confidential address.
Substitute Addresses can be used for:
- Drivers License & State ID Cards
- Motor Vehicle Registrations
- State Benefits & Services
- Court Records
- Voter Registration Records
- Schools & Libraries
Survivor Resources & Help
Resources, Shelters, and Helplines are available throughout Idaho. Click on a county to see resources in your area.
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance
Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline
Idaho Legal Aid Services
Phone (all offices):Â (208) 746-7541
Website:Â idaholegalaid.org
Boise Office:
1447 S Tyrell Lane
Boise, ID 83706
Coeur d’Alene Office:
610 W. Hubbard Ave.
Suite 219
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Idaho Falls Office:
482 Constitution Way
Suite 101
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Lewiston Office:
2230 3rd Ave North
Lewiston, ID 83501
Idaho Falls Office:
482 Constitution Way
Suite 101
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Nampa Office:
212 12th Ave Road
Nampa, ID 83686
Pocatello Office:
109 N. Arthur
Suite 302
Pocatello, ID 83204
Twin Falls Office:
496 Shoup Ave West
Suite G
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Technology Safety
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The Quick Exit button appears as a yellow bar on the bottom of this page. Clicking or tapping it will direct your browser to weatherchannel.com in case you need to quickly leave our site.
If you are afraid that an abusive spouse, partner, or family member may be monitoring your computer use, please review the information below about safer computer use.
Internet Safety
As you browse the internet on a computer, phone, or tablet, websites you visit are stored in the web browser’s history.
Whenever possible, use a safe computer. Safe computers can be found at
- local libraries
- internet cafés
- shelters
- work, or
- a friend’s home
Whenever possible, use safe computers to research things like travel plans, housing options, legal issues, and safety plans.
Private Browsing
If you have no choice but to use a device that may not be safe, use private mode as much as possible. Private mode will not track history or store other information while you are using it.Â
Instructions
Clearing Browser History
If you are unable to use private mode, you can clear your history after browsing. Keep in mind a blank history can raise suspicion.
Instructions
To be safe, open an email account your partner does not know about on a safe computer and use that account for safety planning and sensitive communications. Do not use any personally identifiable or easy to guess information when creating usernames or passwords. It’s a good idea to keep your monitored account active with non-critical emails to maintain appearances.
Phones
If you feel that your phone may be monitored, the safest thing to do is to purchase a pay-as-you-go phone that you can keep in a safe place, or to use a phone in a safe place, such as at work, at a friend’s, or at a shelter.
Social Media
Be very protective of your personal information like phone numbers, email, physical addresses, your birth date, hometown, birth town, the schools you attended, your employer, and other similar information that can be used to monitor or locate you. Even photos may contain metadata that can be traced and searched, providing information you don’t want to disclose.
In addition, tell your friends and family not to post anything personal about you and to not tag you in photos if you’re uncomfortable with it.
Passwords
Keep all passwords private and make them difficult to guess by using no personal information in either your usernames or passwords. Do not write them down and leave them anywhere they may be found. If your computer or phone ask if you would like it to save your username or password, always say no.
Quick Exit
Click anywhere on the yellow bar    or   press ‘x’ twice on your keyboard.