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Who is eligible for ACP?

The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is a service for survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, or stalking. The ACP also provides protection for those engaged in a legally protected healthcare activity. These terms are defined in M.G.L. c. 9A.

Note: The ACP does not protect from prior disclosures of address.


Who can apply?

  1. Survivors who:
    • Live in Massachusetts.
    • Provide evidence that disclosing their new address threatens their safety.
    • Have recently relocated or be willing to relocate to a new city/town in Massachusetts.
    • Affirm that the abuser does not know the new address.
    • Have not made their new address part of any public record.
    • Have not filed a mail forwarding record with the United States Postal Service or have updated their new address with the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
  2. Individuals who are engaged in the provision, facilitation, or promotion of legally-protected healthcare services, which include:
    • Gender-affirming health care services.
    • Reproductive health care services.

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