Address Confidentiality Programs: What They Cover — and What They Don't

Most U.S. states offer Address Confidentiality Programs (ACPs) for survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. These programs assign a substitute P.O. box address for use in state government records, shielding your real location from appearing in things like voter registration, driver's license records, and some court filings.

For many survivors, this is a meaningful layer of protection. But there's a critical gap most people don't know about.

Most Address Confidentiality Programs do not cover property records. Real estate is recorded at the county level — not the state level. County deed and tax records are maintained by county recorders and assessors, and in most states, ACP protections do not extend there. If you purchase a home in your own name, your name and address will typically appear in county records regardless of your ACP enrollment.

Purchasing property through a Wyoming LLC addresses exactly this vulnerability. The deed shows the LLC name — not yours. Wyoming's business filings don't list member names. Your personal identity stays out of county property records entirely.

The strongest approach combines both: your ACP protects state government records such as your DMV record, voter rolls, and court filings, while a Wyoming LLC protects county property records and data broker databases. Data broker removal addresses any existing exposure. Each layer covers what the other doesn't.

Safe Haven Title is familiar with ACP requirements and can structure your transaction to work alongside your existing protections.

In immediate danger? Call 911. National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | Text START to 88788 (24/7, free, confidential).

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