There were recent changes to the law in Illinois that protects survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Sometimes, a person's address is public information. This law allows a survivor to use a special address instead of their personal address for public records. 

Eligibility

Under the law, you can apply to the Attorney General to use a special address if you are:

• An adult, 
• A parent or guardian of a child, or
• A guardian acting on behalf of a person with a disability.

Application

To qualify, you must fill out an application with the following information:

• A sworn statement saying that you believe you were a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and you fear for your safety,
• Approval from the Attorney General to receive mail on your behalf,
• The mailing address and phone number where you can be contacted by the Attorney General,
• The new address or addresses that you want to protect from public view, and
• Your signature.

Approval process

If your application for this program is approved, the Attorney General will verify you are a program participant. Applicants will be certified for 4 years unless the approval is canceled before then.

Get help

There are resources available if you are a victim of domestic abuse, or if you need help applying for this program.