News Room

SAINT PAUL – In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is uplifting the work of Safe at Home, a division of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. Since 2007, Safe at Home, Minnesota’s address confidentiality service, has helped people who fear for their safety maintain a confidential address.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe and comfortable in their home,” said Secretary Simon. "Before enrolling in Safe at Home many individuals live in constant fear and transition. Our services allow survivors and their families to shed their fear, establish a comfortable place to live, and actively engage in and contribute to communities where they can flourish.”

Safe at Home is open to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and those who otherwise fear for their safety, including those who have professional concerns like law enforcement and judicial personnel. The most common reason for enrollment is domestic violence. As of April 4, 2025, there were 4,797 people enrolled in Safe at Home. Nearly half of all participants are children. 

Safe at Home receives participants’ mail, forwards their First-Class Mail to them, and helps them navigate the complexities of using a Safe at Home address. Staff also collaborate with third-party stakeholders, such as county offices, utility companies, banks, and schools, to provide education that helps them develop policy and procedures to better serve Safe at Home participants. 

Learn more about Safe at Home in the January 2025 Annual Report to the Legislature.