Stop Doxing

New York

Official New York programs that can help protect your privacy, and where to find legal help. Each program decides who qualifies, so check its page for the details.

New to this? Start with what doxing is.

Keep your home address private

The Address Confidentiality Program, run by the New York Department of State, gives participants a legal substitute address. It forwards first-class, certified, and registered mail to them at no cost.1

  • State and local government agencies must accept the substitute address. Private companies don't have to, but many will if asked.1
  • It is for New York residents who are victims or survivors of domestic violence, stalking, sexual offenses, human trafficking, or kidnapping and have moved out of fear for their safety. Reproductive health care providers, volunteers, and patients can also apply.2
  • You can apply online, by mail, or with help from an approved application assistance provider.1

Go to the Address Confidentiality Program (dos.ny.gov)

Help for victims of crime

The Office of Victim Services can repay victims of crimes in New York for certain out-of-pocket costs related to the crime. Eligibility depends on the type of crime, and the office decides who qualifies.3

Go to Victim Compensation (ovs.ny.gov)

Find a lawyer

This site does not give legal advice. For advice about your situation, talk to a licensed New York lawyer.

  • The New York State Bar Association runs a Lawyer Referral Service that connects people with private, paid lawyers. Referrals are free; the first consultation has a small fee.4
  • If you have a low income, you may be able to get free legal help. The State Bar points people to LawHelpNY, which lists free legal aid offices by county, and to Free Legal Answers, where volunteer lawyers answer civil legal questions online.5

Find a lawyer referral service (nysba.org)

Find free legal aid (lawhelpny.org)

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Sources

  1. New York Department of State. "Address Confidentiality Program – Frequently Asked Questions." dos.ny.gov
  2. New York Department of State. "Address Confidentiality Program Has Served More Than 10,000 Participants." dos.ny.gov
  3. New York Office of Victim Services. "Victim Compensation." ovs.ny.gov
  4. New York State Bar Association. "Lawyer Referral Service." nysba.org
  5. New York State Bar Association. "Pro Bono Services in New York State." nysba.org