Can Your Ex Find Your New Address Online?
If you moved to get away from an ex, the last thing you want is for them to find your new address with a simple Google search. The reality is that most people's addresses are published on data broker sites within weeks of moving. Property records, voter registration, and mail forwarding data all feed into these databases. Here is how to check and what to do about it.
Last updated March 18, 2026
> What to do
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Check if your new address is already published
Search your name on TruePeopleSearch, Spokeo, and WhitePages. If your new address is listed, it is findable by anyone, including your ex. Run a people search on EXPOSE to check all major brokers at once. The faster you catch it, the faster you can remove it.
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Opt out of every data broker immediately
Submit removal requests to every data broker that shows your new address. Prioritize the free sites like TruePeopleSearch, which show full addresses without requiring payment. Then hit Spokeo, WhitePages, BeenVerified, Radaris, and the rest. Don't skip any.
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Use a PO Box or mail forwarding address
For voter registration, DMV records, and any other official filings, use a PO Box or a commercial mail receiving agency (CMRA) address instead of your home address. This is the single most effective step. It prevents your real address from entering the public records that brokers scrape.
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Be careful with property records
If you buy or rent property in your name, the address becomes public record through the deed or, in some cases, utility records. Buying through a trust or LLC keeps your name off the property records. If you are renting, your landlord's records are private, but your voter and DMV registration still expose you.
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Lock down social media and location sharing
Turn off location sharing on all apps. Don't post photos with location metadata or identifiable landmarks near your home. Don't check in at locations near your address. Review your friends list and remove anyone who might share your information with your ex.
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Look into your state's address confidentiality program
Many states offer Address Confidentiality Programs (ACPs) for victims of domestic violence, stalking, and harassment. These programs give you a substitute address to use on all public records, shielding your actual location. Contact your state attorney general's office for eligibility.
> How quickly your new address goes online
When you move, your new address starts appearing in databases almost immediately. Updating your voter registration puts it in the voter file. Buying property puts it on the deed. Changing your address with the post office triggers data updates across marketing databases. Within 30 to 60 days of moving, your new address is typically available on multiple data broker sites. Someone searching your name will see your current address alongside your previous ones, which makes it trivial to figure out where you moved.
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Check if your new address is already online
Search your name to see if data broker sites and public records are already publishing your current address.