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Last page edit 12/17/07
Keeping Your Address Safe
If you are a victim of domestic violence or if you are
the parent/guardian of a minor/disabled victim you may
be eligible to register in a statewide database in order
to keep your mailing address confidential. The Maryland
Safe at Home Address
Confidentiality Program allows the Secretary
of State to accept mail, including
service of process, on your behalf of victims of
domestic violence.
Victims of domestic violence are allowed to use a
substitute address in place of an actual address when
interacting with State or local agencies for four years.
In order to participate you must fill out an application
form and show evidence of domestic violence.
Applications Applications may be obtained directly through the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program, or through a domestic violence assistance group. To find a domestic violence assistance group or to obtain an application contact the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program at 1800-633-9657 ext. 3875. Once the application has been accepted the applicant receives and identification care and a substitute address from the program. The substitute address may be used to receive first class mail and legal papers. Mail such as magazines and advertisements will not be forwarded. Evidence of Domestic Violence You must provide evidence of domestic violence in the form of one of the following:
For more information contact the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program at 1800-633-9657 ext. 3875. |
