NY A10180

Creates an "Address Confidentiality Program" administered by the Secretary of State to protect domestic violence victims and their minor children by allowing them to use a designated substitute address instead of their actual residential, school, or work address.

Allows adults, parents, legal guardians, and guardians of incapacitated persons to apply for program participation by submitting a sworn statement certifying they are victims of domestic violence, have left their residence due to violence, and fear for their safety.

Designates the Secretary of State as agent for service of process and mail receipt on behalf of program participants, with the office immediately forwarding all mail and process to participants' actual addresses while maintaining confidentiality.

Requires state and local agencies to accept and use the substitute address when creating or maintaining public records upon demonstration of program certification, unless the Secretary grants a waiver for agencies with statutory or administrative requirements for the actual address.

Certifies participants for four-year terms, allows cancellation for failure to notify of name or address changes, false information, or expired certification, and requires the Secretary to submit annual reports by February 1st detailing applications received, active participants, and mail forwarded by county.