Ohio's Address Confidentiality Program

Who Safe at Home Protects

Under Ohio’s Safe at Home laws, the program provides confidentiality to survivors of:

• Domestic violence

• Human trafficking

• Rape or sexual battery

• Menacing by stalking

If you or someone in your household is a survivor of one of these crimes and fears for your safety, you may be eligible to participate in Safe at Home. All participant information is given a special legal protection status under R.C. 111.41 –111.47.

It is a criminal offense for any state or local government employee or official to unlawfully disclose confidential information belonging to a participant.

How to Apply for Safe at Home

Participants must apply through a certified Application Assistant. These assistants:

• Work for organizations that serve survivors of domestic or sexual violence, human trafficking, or stalking.

• Receive specialized training and are certified by the Ohio Secretary of State’s office.

• Help applicants complete and submit all required forms safely and confidentially.

Once enrolled, participants receive a substitute address they can legally use for voter registration, government correspondence, and other official records.

Program Funding

Ohio’s court system partially funds the Safe at Home program. 
When individuals are convicted of certain crimes—such as domestic violence, rape, sexual battery, stalking, or human trafficking—the court may impose fines that help support the program. This ensures that the initiative remains sustainable and continues to protect survivors across the state.

Need Help or Have Questions?

• Participant FAQs: Visit Safe at Home Participant FAQs for detailed guidance on eligibility, enrollment, and address use.

• Contact the Program: 

  • Phone: 614-995-2255 

  • Email: [email protected] (if applicable)