Nebraska Address Confidentiality Program

P.O. Box 98921
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-3568 or toll free (866)ACP-NEBR (227-6327)
sos.acp@nebraska.gov

What is the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)?

The ACP provides services to residents of Nebraska who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Laws governing the ACP are found in Neb. Rev. Stat. §42-1201 through §42-1210. The program has two basic parts. First, the ACP provides victims who have moved to a new location, unknown to their abuser, with a substitute address for use when interacting with state and local agencies. Second, the program provides participants with a new mailing address which keeps their actual address confidential and free from the risk of discovery by third parties through public records because the public records contain only the new mailing address. The Secretary of State's Office will receive their mail and forward it to them at their actual address by means of a cost-free first-class mail forwarding service.

Who is eligbile for participation in the ACP?

To be eligible for the ACP, an individual must be (1) a victim of abuse, sexual assault, or stalking who fears for his or her safety; or a parent or guardian applying on behalf of a minor or incapacitated person, and (2) a resident of Nebraska who has recently relocated to a place unknown to his or her abuser or is planning to move in the near future.

Applying for participation in the ACP.

Application is made in person at one of the designated victim assistance programs located throughout the state. Designated programs are state or local agencies as well as private centers that provide counseling and shelter services to victims of abuse, sexual assault or stalking. Locate a designated center in your area. If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence our list of designated centers is an excellent resource for assistance.