North Carolina

Read North Carolina's ACP Laws

The most recent version of North Carolina's ACP law can be accessed here.

Visit North Carolina's ACP Website

The North Carolina ACP Website is run through the Attorney General’s office and can be visited here.

Contact the North Carolina ACP Office

To contact the North Carolina ACP Office, you may email acp@ncdoj.gov or call (919) 716-6785

Overview of North Carolina ACP

Who is eligible?

Survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking are eligible for North Carolina’s ACP.


Who is covered?

Minor children, dependents or guardians living in the household of an eligible applicant are covered by North Carolina’s ACP.


How does the application process work?

North Carolina ACP applicants must apply with an approved application assistant when filling out the application. To locate an application assistant, ou may email acp@ncdoj.gov or call (919) 716-6785. Additionally, some form of proof of their victimization may be required, although action with law enforcement is generally not required.


How does the program protect your address information?

Once admitted into North Carolina’s ACP, a participant will be assigned a substitute mail forwarding address for 4 years. This address may be used to register to vote or enroll in school or obtain a marriage license or driver’s license.

Sample Application Currently Unavailable

Please note that the North Carolina ACP requires applicants to work with an application assistant and that the office has not made a sample application publicly available.