Identity Theft Prevention Resources by State

Nearly all identity theft prevention plans involve state agencies and law enforcement at some point. When things go wrong, you will have a million questions, like, who do I report to? And where? That’s why we wrote up this guide on identity theft prevention resources by state.

Identity theft is a severe problem. It affects millions of people yearly, compromising their financial and personal information. If you’re worried about this possibility, which you should be, you’re not alone. Keep reading to learn more about what options are available near you!

What Is Identity Theft?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) defines Identity Theft as the following:

When someone uses your personal information without permission to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity thieves steal information such as your driver’s license, social security number, or bank and credit account information to establish credit, make purchases, apply for loans or even seek employment.

Identity Theft Definition by the FTC

That’s right. From medical bills to mortgage payments and everything in between, identity theft can have a lasting negative impact on the way you manage your finances. We all put a lot of trust in companies, banks, and government institutions. But what happens when that trust is broken can be devastating.

In this blog post, we’ll explore some of these identity theft prevention resources by state, and the general focus meant to provide education and assistance for victims of ID theft.

Federal Guidance on Identity Theft Prevention

Consider looking into these Federal resources to help determine if you need to report related identity theft.

• Report ID theft and fraud to the FTC.
• File a complaint to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
• Report ID theft involving US mail with USPIS.
• Report lost or stolen passports with the US Department of State.
• Learn about IRS-related scams and how to report them at the IRS’s Report Phishing and Online Scams page.
• Report theft of Social Security Numbers or IRS Tax Records to the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit.

Federal Law	Description
Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 609(e) [15 United States Code § 1681g]	The right to obtain copies of documents relating to fraudulent transactions or accounts created using your personal information.
Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B [15 United States Code § 1681c-2]	The right to have information resulting from identity theft removed or blocked from your credit reporting agency files.

Getting Started With Identity Theft Prevention Resources by State

Under each state, you will find the protections each state agency offers and the attorneys’ general information. There are 2 main acronyms you will find under each section:

• AG – Attorney General
• PII – Personally Identifiable Information

Additionally, you will find related identity theft laws. As with all other guides on this site, this information does not constitute legal advice. Please use this information as necessary or share it with your lawyer to help research or resolve issues.

Alabama

AL Department of Revenue – for questions regarding individual and corporate income taxes. Report tax fraud and tax-related concerns relating to identity theft.

• How do I know if I might be a victim of identity theft?
• If I am a victim of identity theft, what should I do?

AL Department of Revenue / Motor Vehicles Division – contact for false or incorrect vehicle registrations and requests for motor vehicle records. Report falsified driver’s licenses or state identification. Forms to report fraud are also available.

• AL Motor Vehicle Division

Alabama Law	Description
§13A-8-192	Identity theft is considered a class B felony.  Any prosecution shall be commenced within 7 years of the crime.
§13A-8-193	Trafficking in stolen identities is a Class B felony.
§13A-8-195	Restitution for financial loss.
§13A-8-196	Addresses the issue of jurisdiction of where the crime was committed.
§13A-8-197	Court records to reflect the innocence of the victim.
§13A-8-199	Law for filing a civil suit regarding identity theft.
§13A-8-200	Allows for a block of false information in credit reports.
§13A-9-14(b)	Fraudulent use of a credit card or debit card.

Alaska

• AK Consumer Protection
• AK Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• AK Division of Motor Vehicles – report fraudulent or outdated driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• AK Department of Social Services – contact regarding identity theft regarding welfare, food stamps, Medi-Cal, and other social services. 
• AK Department of Revenue – collects state taxes and administers tax laws.

Alaska Law	Description
HB 31	An act relating to breaches of security involving PII to the jurisdiction of the office of administrative hearings.
45.48.010 – .090	Alaska Personal Information Protection Act – covers several protections for personal information, allowing for a declaration of innocence.

Arizona

• AZ AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• AZ Secretary of State – questions regarding business identity theft and fraudulent notarization documents or stolen notary license or stamps.
• AZ Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• AZ Department of Transportation – driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Report motor vehicle fraud. 
• AZ Department of Revenue – regarding income and tax laws.

Arizona Law	Description
12-771 12-772 13-4440	Laws regarding when somebody is charged for a crime they did not commit due to identity theft.
13-2008	Defines what is considered identity theft in the state of Arizona.  Identified as a Class 4 felony.
44-1372	Defines what type of electronic mail is considered unsolicited commercial email, also known as spam.
44-1698	Describes security freezes on credit reports and credit scores.
44-1698-01	Describes consumer credit reports, an extension of credit, identity theft, and more.
44-7601	Law regarding the discarding and disposing of records containing PII, civil penalty, enforcement, and more.
44-7701	Describes retention of customer information, transmission to third parties prohibited, enforcement, and civil penalties.

Arkansas

• AR AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• Your Identity Is Stolen, Now What?
• Identity Theft Information
• AR Secretary of State – questions regarding business identity theft and fraudulent notarization documents or stolen notary license or stamps.
• AR Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• AR Department of Human Services – identity theft situations regarding welfare, food stamps, Medicaid, and other social services.
• AR Department of Finance and Administration – driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Also handles state taxes and child support.

Arkansas Law	Description
§ 4-86-107	Prohibiting misappropriate posting or displaying Social Security numbers.
§ 4-110-101 – 105	Personal Information Protection Act – to encourage individuals, businesses, and state agencies that acquire, own, or license PII to provide reasonable security for the information. Also covers the destruction of documents when no longer necessary and the disclosure of security breaches.
§ 4-111-101 – 105	Consumer Protection Against Spyware Act – covers laws governing spyware on computers and unauthorized collection and use of electronic data and PII.
§ 4-112-101 -114	Consumer Report Security Freeze Act – covers credit and freeze information.
§ 5-36-103 § 5-36-105 § 5-36-106 § 5-37-207	Clarifies that the offenses of theft and fraudulent use of a credit card include the unlawful use of credit card account numbers; and other purposes.
§ 5-37-227	Defines what is considered financial identity fraud and the penalties for committing this crime, not just against consumers but also against the elderly and disabled. Also addresses the victim’s right to restitution. Amended to include unlawful possession of a skimmer.
§ 5-37-228	Requires that a law enforcement agency take a report from an individual claiming to be a victim of financial identity theft and give that person a copy of the report.
§ 5-41-103	Defines the criminal offenses of computer fraud and computer trespass.

California

• CA AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• CA Secretary of State – business identity theft and fraudulent notarization documents or stolen notary license or stamps.
• CA Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• CA Department of Justice – obtaining criminal records for clearing a criminal identity theft case. Obtain an Identity Theft ID card after a criminal identity theft case has been cleared. Request your own criminal records. Public records request.
• CA DMV – driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Report driver license fraud at [email protected].
• CA Franchise Tax Board – contact to clear identity theft involving state taxes.
• Identity Theft Affidavit
• CA Department of Social Services – identity theft situations regarding welfare, food stamps, Medi-Cal, and other social services.
• CA Criminal Identity Theft Registry – for victims of criminal identity theft. To help clear their name if future fraud is attempted or occurs.
• CA Safe at Home – offers a free PO Box to victims of domestic violence and stalking so that they can maintain their privacy.

California Law	Description
528 – 539	The laws explain false impersonation in California.
530.5 – 530.6	The right to file a police report of identity theft with your local police department or sheriff’s office, even if the crime was committed elsewhere. Criminal identity theft victims have the right to an expedited proceeding in Superior Court for getting a judge’s order finding that an individual is factually innocent. The judge may order the deletion, sealing, or labeling of records.
530.6 – 530.7	Identity Theft Victim Registry for criminal identity theft victims only.
530.8	The right to copies of documents relating to fraudulent transactions or accounts created using your PII.
1785.11.9	Laws about freezing a consumer’s credit reports in California.
1785.15.3(b)	You can receive up to 12 free credit reports (one per month) with a police report.
1785.16(k), 16.1, and 16.3	The right to have information resulting from identity theft removed (blocked) from your credit reporting agency files.
1788.18	The right to stop debt collection actions related to a debt resulting from identity theft. Before resuming collection, the collector must make a good faith determination that the evidence does not establish that the consumer is not responsible for the debt.
1798.78	A consumer’s rights regarding PII.
1798.92 – 97	The primary laws regarding identity theft in California.
1798.93	The right to bring an action or assert a defense against anyone claiming a right to money or property in connection with a transaction resulting from identity theft.  Criminal identity theft victims have additional rights.
17529 17538.45	Laws regarding spam, how to regulate it, and how to report it.
56.06 1275 1785.11.2 1798.29 1798.82 AB 1149 AB 1710 SB 24 SB 46	Law regarding a consumer’s health and medical information.
AB 1298	Information on medical information confidentiality, security freezes, and security breach notifications.
SB 641 Fair Debt Buying Practices Act	Covers the selling of debts and the rights of a consumer if they do or do not receive notice of judgment for a debt.
SB 1386	Laws regarding information breaches and how an entity should proceed in investigating, mitigating, informing potential victims, and dispensing restitution if necessary.

Colorado

• CO AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• CO Secretary of State – for questions regarding business identity theft and contact regarding fraudulent licenses and notary services.
• CO Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• CO Department of Human Services – for identity theft regarding welfare, food stamps, unemployment, and other social services. Report HS Fraud.
• CO Department of Motor Vehicles – issues Driver’s Licenses and vehicle registrations.
• CO Department of Revenue – state tax information.
• CBI Victim Support – 24-hour hotline for assistance and reporting to law enforcement. Also, email [email protected].
• CO Judicial Branch – request factual finding of innocence. Use this document to help determine your innocence of criminal identity theft.

Colorado Law	Description
§5-18-112	States the laws regarding applying for the security freeze for credit reports in Colorado.
§6-1-713	Proper disposal of documentation.
§6-1-715 §24-72.3-102	Privacy and handling of Social Security numbers.
§6-1-716	Law regarding information security breaches.
§12-14.3-106.5	Laws allow victims of identity theft to block the reporting of fraudulent accounts on their credit reports.
§16-5-103	Process and protections for victims of criminal impersonation. Requires law enforcement to take the report of a consumer who claims they are a victim of identity theft.
§18-5-702	Law regarding financial transactions.
§18-5-902	Defines what is considered identity theft.

Connecticut

• CT AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• CT Secretary of State – contact for questions regarding business identity theft, fraudulent notarization documents, or stolen notary licenses or stamps.
• CT Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• CT Department of Social Services – contact for identity theft regarding welfare, food stamps, Medicare, and other social services.
• CT Department of Consumer Protection – offers information about laws and protection for consumers concerning businesses.
• CT Department of Motor Vehicles – issues Driver’s Licenses and vehicle registrations.

Connecticut Law	Description
§36a-701a	Security freeze law.
§42-471	Privacy protection and safeguarding law.
§53a-129a	Defines identity theft.
§53a-130	The law defines criminal impersonation.
§54-1n	Reporting identity theft to law enforcement.
§54-93a	Correcting Public Records Containing False Information as a result of identity theft.

Delaware

• DE AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• DE Secretary of State – contact for questions regarding business identity theft, fraudulent notarization documents, or stolen notary licenses or stamps.
• DE Department of Motor Vehicles – Issues Driver’s Licenses and vehicle registrations.
• DE Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• DE Department Health and Social Services – contact for identity theft regarding welfare, food stamps, Medicare, and other social services. Report services fraud.
• Delaware Identity Theft Passport – a document that a victim of criminal impersonation can carry to help prove their identity. Related law: 11 § 854A. More on the ID Theft Passport from the AG.

Delaware Law	Description
6 § 2203	Outlines how consumers in DE can apply for a credit freeze.
6 § 2204	Requires that a police officer take the report of any consumer who says they are a victim of identity theft.
11 § 854	Outlines what is considered identity theft. Classified as a class D felony.
11 § 903 11 § 903A	Outlines what is considered an illegal use of payment cards. Talks about scanning devices, skimming, recording card information, and memorizing.
§12B-101 – 104	Online what individuals and companies are responsible for in the event of an information breach.

Florida                 

• FL State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• Identity Theft Info at FL AG’s Office
• FL Department of Law Enforcement – contact for clearing up criminal charges or records. FDLE Compromised Identity – services to check or clear criminal history for fraudulent data and inform law enforcement that someone may be using your identity. The free online internet safety guide at Secure Florida includes information about what activities count as cybercrime in Florida and resources for reporting crimes.
• Florida Computer Crime Center – FDLE website for reporting computer crimes.
• FL Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles – contact regarding driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, and driving violations. Flag your driver’s license if you are a victim of ID theft.
• FL Clerk of Court – remove your personal identifiers from Florida court records.
• FL Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• FL Department of Children and Families – contact for identity theft regarding welfare, food stamps, Medicare, and other social services.

Florida Law	Description
§501.005	Consumer Report Security Freeze
§501.171	Security of Confidential PII.
§817.568	Criminal Use of PII. Court order to correct public records.
§817.625	Use of skimming or scanning devices to record information.
§817.5681	Law outlining notification in the event of a breach.
§960.001	Victim Assistance.

Georgia

• GA AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• GA Bureau of Investigations – GBI Identity Theft Information.
• GA Department of Driver Services – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Email: [email protected].
• GA Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• GA Department of Human Services – contact for identity theft regarding welfare, child support, food assistance, and other programs.

Georgia Law	Description
§10-1-911 – 912	Laws regarding security breaches.
§10-1-913 – 914	Laws governing freezing credit reports.
§10-15-2	Proper disposal of records and documentation.
§16-9-31	Use of payment cards for fraudulent purposes.
§16-9-109.1	Law regarding what is considered phishing.
§16-9-120	Law outlining what identity theft is.
§16-9-123	Law describing who has the authority to investigate identity theft.
§16-9-125.1	Mandatory police report law.
§16-9-152	Law regarding spyware on electronic devices.

Hawaii

• HI AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• HI Department of Customer Services – contact regarding driver’s licenses and vehicle registration.
• HI Department of Public Safety – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• HI Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs – to check the authenticity of a business, check on the status of professional licenses, cable utilities, and request public records.

Hawaii Law	Description
§708-839.6 – 8	Outlines what identity theft is and the various degrees of the crime.
§708-839.55 §710-1016.3	Defines PII and the penalties for possessing or using PII illegally.
§708-8100	Outlines credit card theft and illegal use of credit cards.
§708-8101 §708-8102	Falsifying insurance information.
§710-1016.4	Obtaining and/or falsifying government issued identification.
§487J	Outlines the proper use of Social Security numbers and other PII by government agencies and businesses.
§487N	Security breach notification laws.
§487R	Proper disposal of physical and electronic records, punishments for not following proper procedure.
§489P-3	Law outlining applying for a security freeze on a consumer’s credit report and the possible fees.

Idaho

• ID AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• ID Transportation Department – issues Driver’s Licenses and vehicle registrations.
• ID Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• ID Department of Health and Welfare – contact for identity theft regarding welfare, food stamps, Medicare, and other social services.
• ID Secretary of State – to check the authenticity of a business and check on the status of professional licenses, notary public, and legal licenses.

Idaho Law	Description
§18-3124	Fraudulent use of financial cards and numbers.
§18-3125	Criminal possession of financial card numbers and forgeries.
§18-3126	Illegal use of PII.
§18-3127	Receiving or possessing fraudulently obtained goods or services.
Title 28 Ch. 51	Law outlining identity theft.
§28-51-104	Law outlining breaches and how to notify consumers.
§28-52-103	Law outlining how to apply for a credit freeze in Idaho.
§48-603E	Law defining spam.

Illinois

• IL AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• IL Secretary of State Licensing Department – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• IL Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• IL Department of Health and Human Services – agency for welfare, SNAP, and social services.

Illinois Law	Description
§15 ILCS 335/14B	Law outlining the use of fraudulent identification cards and financial cards.
§205 ILCS 740/1	Law requires debt collectors to cease collection activities after a law enforcement report of identity theft and other proof of identity theft.
§720 ILCS 5/16-15	Laws outlining identity theft, the penalties, and the jurisdiction of crime.
§720 ILCS 5/16-30	Mandatory police reporting law and law covering criminal identity theft.
§740 ILCS / 7	Law outlining phishing and the penalties.
SB2400	Law governing biometrics.
§815 ILCS 505/2MM	Law outlining the credit freeze process in IL.
§815 ILCS 530	Law outlining information breaches and notification processes.

Indiana

• IN AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• IN Burau of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• IN Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• IN Family and Social Services Administration – agency for welfare, disability, and social services.
• IN AG’s Identity Theft Information. Email: [email protected].

Indiana Law	Description
IC 4-1-10	Protection and use of Social Security Numbers.
IC 4-1-11	Laws regarding security breaches and breach notification.
IC 24-4.8	Use of spyware to obtain PII.
IC 24-4-14	Proper disposal of PII.
IC 24-5-24-9	Law outlining security freezing of credit reports and how a consumer can apply for it.
IC 24-5-26-1	Laws outlining what is considered Identity theft and “identifying information” in Indiana.
IC 35-32-2-1	Defines place of trial.
IC 35-38-1-2.5	Court order correcting a victim’s record due to identity theft.
IC 35-43-5-2	Misuse and forging of government identification cards.
IC 35-43-5-4	Misuse and fraud using financial cards.
IC 35-43-5-4.3	Using skimming devices to obtain information from financial cards.

Iowa

• IA AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information. Email: [email protected].
• IA Secretary of State – contact for tax fraud, voter fraud, and business issues. Email: [email protected].
• IA Department of Transportation – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Report identity theft.
• IA Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• IA Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, disability, and social services. Report services fraud.
• IA Identity Theft Passport Program – available to all victims of identity theft in the state of Iowa who have an identity theft report from a law enforcement agency. Related law: 715A.9A.

Iowa Law	Description
§715A.6	Law regarding stealing or forging payment cards like credit cards.
§715A.8	Laws outlining identity theft, defining jurisdiction, and mandating that law enforcement take a report.
§715A.9	Value for purposes of identity theft.
§715.4	Law regarding using spyware to obtain PII or disable programs or devices.
§715C	Regarding the breach of PII and the responsibilities of the entity that was breached.
Security Freeze Law	Law regarding how to apply for the security freeze on a consumer’s credit report.

Kansas

• KS AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information. File a report.
• KS Secretary of State – contact for tax fraud, voter fraud, and business issues.
• KS Department of Revenue / Division of Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• KS Department of Revenue / Division of Taxation – individual income tax, business taxes, compliance, and enforcement.
• KS Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• KS Department of Children and Families – agency for welfare, disability, and social services.
• Safe At Home – provides substitute addresses for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, or stalking.

Kansas Law	Description
21-6107	Laws defining identity theft; identity fraud.
21-6108	Illegal to use a scanning device to obtain information from a payment card.
§50-7a01 – 7a04	Regarding the breach of PII and the responsibilities of the entity that was breached.
§50-723 – 724	Laws regarding how to apply for the security freeze on a consumer’s credit report.

Kentucky

• KY AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• KY Secretary of State – contact for voter fraud and business issues.
• KY Department of Revenue – contact for situations of tax and employment fraud. Identity Confirmation Quiz.
• KY Motor Vehicle Licensing – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• KY Department of Corrections – clear up a false jail or prison sentence due to criminal identity theft.
• KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services – agency for welfare, disability, and social services.
• KY Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Driver Licensing – request to flag state ID, driver’s license flags your PII so that nobody but yourself can obtain a license, or ID or check your history.

Kentucky Law	Description
§367.365	Law outlining applying for a credit freeze in KY.
§411.210 §532.034	How to apply for restitution or file a civil suit against the thief.
§434.570 §434.872	Obtaining, using, purchasing, and falsifying financial information or payment cards.
§434.675	Use of scanning devices to obtain financial information from payment cards.
§514.160 §514.170	Laws outlining identity theft in KY.

Louisiana

• LA Department of Revenue State Security Freeze – identity theft checklist, credit, and security freeze information.
• LA Office of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• LA Secretary of State – contact for voter fraud and issues regarding businesses and notary public.
• LA Department of Children and Family Services – agency for welfare, disability, and social services.

Louisiana Law	Description
RS 9:3571.3	Allows consumers to freeze their credit reports.
RS 14:67	Law outlining identity theft and the penalties.
RS 14:67.22	Fraudulent acquisition of a credit card.
RS 14:72.3 RS 9:3568	Laws regarding the Identification of alleged offenders and the filing of police reports with the LA Department of Justice or local law enforcement agency.
RS 51:2021	Laws define what is considered phishing.
RS 51:3074	Law regarding requirements in the event of a security breach.

Maine

• ME AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• ME Secretary of State – contact for tax fraud, voter fraud, and business issues.
• ME Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection – administers state credit-related statutes and protects consumers by conducting compliance examinations, responding to consumer complaints, issuing licenses, and providing consumer education and outreach.
• ME Bureau of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• ME Department of Health and Human Services – agency for welfare, disability, and social services.

Maine Law	Description
10§1348	Law requiring proper procedure in the event of a security breach.
10§1350-B	Requires law enforcement to take a report of identity theft.
17A§905-A	Misuse of PII.
17A§905-B	Use scanning devices to record PII or financial information.
File Freeze Law	Details the process for placing credit freezes with each of the three major credit reporting agencies.

Maryland

• MD AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information. Email: [email protected].
• MD Secretary of State – contact for tax fraud, voter fraud, and business issues.
• MD Motor Vehicle Administration – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Identity Theft Info.
• MD Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.
• MD Identity Theft Passport Program – identification is given to victims of criminal identity theft to help prevent wrongful arrest due to fraud. Related Law §8-305.
• Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) – for victims of domestic violence or human trafficking to keep their perpetrators from finding them.

Maryland Law	Description
§8.301	Law outlining identity theft in MD, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§8-302 §8-303	Illegal to produce, sell, or create false identification.
§8.304	Requires law enforcement to take a report of identity theft.
§14-1212.1	Defines account review and security freeze process.
§14-3501 – 3508	Laws outlining the proper procedure for handling and mitigating an information breach. Proper destruction of records.

Massachusetts

• MA AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• MA Law About Identity Theft
• MA Department of Revenue – child support, state taxes, and financial laws on identity theft Information.
• MA Registry of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

Massachusetts Law	Description
201 CMR 16.00	Defines the process for placing, removing, and lifting a security freeze.
201 CMR 17.00	Minimum requirements to protect PII.
266 § 37B 266 § 37C 266 § 37E	Laws outlining identity theft in MA, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution. Police are required to take a report of identity theft.
93H § 1-6	Law outlining the proper procedure for handling and mitigating an information breach.
93I § 1-3	Proper destruction of records.

Michigan

• MI AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• Michigan Identity Theft Support
• MI Secretary of State – contact for tax fraud, voter fraud, and business issues. Also, issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Tax Fraud Information.
• Types of Identity Theft
• MI Department of Health and Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services. Replace birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Replace Vital Records.
• AG’s Office Reporting Elder Abuse – to report fraud or abuse against the elderly.

Michigan Law	Description
§445.65	Law outlining identity theft in MI, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution. Police are required to take a report of identity theft.
§445.72 §445.72a	Laws outlining the proper procedure for handling and mitigating an information breach. Proper destruction of records.
§445.81 – 445.87 §445.903	Proper and improper disclosing and gathering of Social Security numbers.
§750.157p §750.539k	Use and misuse of payment cards and scanning devices.
§780.754a	Requires law enforcement to take a report of identity theft.

Minnesota

• MN AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• MN Secretary of State – contact for voter fraud and issues regarding businesses.
• MN Department of Public Safety – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Driver license alert form.
• MN Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.
• MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension – acquire background checks and criminal history.
• MN Department of Revenue – handles state taxes. Fraud Information.
• Safe At Home – designed to help people who fear their safety maintain a confidential address. Safe at Home email: [email protected].
• Law Enforcement Alert for Victims of Identity Theft – flags your driver’s license or state ID to alert law enforcement that someone else may be assuming your identity. Request form.

Minnesota Law	Description
§13.04	Right to correct fraudulent criminal history.
§13C.016	Law regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§609.527 §628.26	Laws outlining identity theft in MI, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution. Defines phishing and how it is prosecuted. Law enforcement is required to take any report of identity theft. Victims are entitled to free copies of court documents relating to their case upon written request.
§609.652	Law regarding the use and illegal use/forging of Driver’s Licenses and ID cards.
§609.821 §325E.64	Laws regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information.
§325E.59	Law regarding how transmission and sharing of Social Security numbers.
§325E.61 §325E.64	Laws regarding the proper procedure in the event of an information security breach.

Mississippi

• MS Insurance Department – identity theft information. Security Freeze Information.
• MS Secretary of State – contact for voter fraud and issues regarding businesses.
• MS Department of Public Safety – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• MS Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.
• Identity Theft Passport Program – ID for victims of criminal identity theft to carry to identify themselves as victims to law enforcement. Related law §97-45-29. Apply with the AG’s Office.

Mississippi Law	Description
§75-24-201 – 217	Laws regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§97-9-79 §97-19-85 §97-45-1 §97-45-19 §99-19-401	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§97-19-11 §97-19-13 §97-19-31	Laws regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information. Use of skimming and scanning devices to obtain information on financial cards.
§97-45-27	Law concerning criminal identity theft and expunging fraudulent criminal charges.

Missouri

• MO AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information. Identity Theft Complaint Form.
• MO Secretary of State – contact for voter fraud and issues regarding businesses. Securities Division – Report Investment Fraud.
• MO Department of Revenue – driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, personal and business taxes. Email: [email protected].
• MO Department of Social Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

Note: Missouri offers a nice summary of identity theft and data security summary at Statutory Guide to Privacy and Data Breach Laws. Feel free to match up the laws in the table below to the summary table in their guide.

Missouri Law	Description
610.035 RSMo	State entity not to disclose Social Security number, exceptions.
569.095 to 569.099 RSMo	Computer tampering law.
407.1070 to 407.1110 RSMo	Telemarketing and phone solicitation.
407.1135 to 407.1141 RSMo	Unsolicited Commercial Email is prohibited.
407.430 to 407.436 RSMo	Confidential and secure handling of credit card information.
570.223 RSMo	Defines identity theft.
570.224 RSMo	Trafficking stolen identities.
570.380 RSMo	Manufacture or possess forged identification.
302.170, RSMo 32.091 RSMo	Options for obtaining REAL ID Act compliant license, the confidentiality of Driver’s License information.

Montana

• MT AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• Tax fraud information
• MT Secretary of State – contact for voter fraud and issues regarding businesses.
• MT Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Email: [email protected].
• MT Child and Family Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.
• Identity Theft Passport Program – identification for victims of criminal identity theft to carry with them to identify themselves as victims to law enforcement.

Montana Law	Description
§30-14-1703 §30-14-1704	Proper disposal of records and documents and security breaches.
§30-14-1726 – 1736	Laws regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§45-6-317	Law regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information. Use of skimming and scanning devices to obtain information on financial cards.
§45-6-332	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.

Nebraska

• NE AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• NE Secretary of State – contact for voter fraud and issues regarding businesses.
• NE Department of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• NE Department of Health and Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

Nebraska Law	Description
§8-2601 – 2615	Laws regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§28-620 §28-621 §28-622 §28-623 §28-634	Laws regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information. Use of skimming and scanning devices to obtain information on financial cards.
§28-638	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§48-237	Proper use and transmission of Social Security numbers.

Nevada

• NV AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• NV Secretary of State – contact for voter fraud, specialty licenses, and issues regarding businesses.
• NV Department of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• NV Department of Health and Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.
• Identity Theft Passport Program – ID for victims of criminal identity theft to carry to identify themselves as victims to law enforcement.

Nevada Law	Description
§205.4617 §205.463	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§205.46513 §205.464 §205.465	Proper use and transmission of Social Security numbers.
§205.46517	Reporting identity theft in cases of criminal charges.
§205.601 §205.680 §205.710 §205.750 §205.760 §205.800	Laws regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information. Use of skimming and scanning devices to obtain information on financial cards.
§598C.300	Law regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§603A.200	Proper and improper destruction and disposal of information.
§603A.220	Law regarding breaching of information and security.

New Hampshire

• NH AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• NH Secretary of State – contact for voter fraud and issues regarding businesses.
• NH Division of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• NH Department of Health and Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

New Hampshire Law	Description
§638-25 §638-26 §359-I	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§638:5 §638:29	Laws regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information. Use of skimming and scanning devices to obtain information on financial cards.
§359-B-23 – B-26	Laws regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§359-B:29	Law enforcement is required to take reports of identity theft.
§359-C-20	Law regarding breaching of information and security.
§359-H:1 – H:6	Use of spyware to obtain PII.
§359-I	Law regarding civil suits and court orders regarding identity theft.

New Jersey

• NJ Department of Banking & Insurance State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• NJ Division of Treasury and Taxation – contact for issues regarding state taxes.
• NJ Motor Vehicle Commission – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• NJ Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

New Jersey Law	Description
§2C:21-2.1	Falsifying and counterfeiting government documents and identification.
§2C:21-6	Law regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information. Use of skimming and scanning devices to obtain information on financial cards.
§2C:21-17	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§2C:21:17.1 – 17.4	Laws regarding civil suits and court orders regarding identity theft.
§2C:21-17.5	Petition the courts to remove charges due to identity theft from a victim’s record.
§2C:21-17.6	Law enforcement is required to take reports of identity theft.
§56:8-162	Improper disposal of records.
§56:8-163	Laws regarding breaching of information and security.
§56-8-164	Proper and improper transmission of Social Security numbers.
§56:11-46	Laws regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§56:11-51	Denial of credit due to identity theft (Identity Theft Prevention Act PDF).

New Mexico

• NM AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information. It also has information on the Identity Theft Passport – a statewide database accessible by law enforcement and the Motor Vehicle Department to identify identity theft victims.
• NM Secretary of State – contact for issues regarding voting and business services.
• NM Motor Vehicle Division – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• NM Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

New Mexico Law	Description
§30-16-10	Falsifying and counterfeiting government documents and identification.
§30-16-24.1	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution. Covers laws prohibiting phishing.
§30-16-30 §30-16-33	Laws regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information. Use of skimming and scanning devices to obtain information on financial cards.
§56-3A1 – 6	Laws regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§ 57-12B-1 – 4	Proper and improper transmission of Social Security numbers.

New York

• NY AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information. Identity Theft Information.
• NY Secretary of State – contact for issues regarding state taxes.
• NY Department of Consumer Protection – information on scams, consumer alerts, and identity theft information. Identity Theft Consumer Complaint Form.
• NY Motor Vehicle Division – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Report license or registration fraud.
• NY State Office of Children and Family Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services. Adult Protective Services.
• Department of Taxation and Finance / Identity Theft Declaration DTF-275 – fill out and submit your taxes when you believe tax fraud in the state is using your information.

Note: The New York State Legislature site does not allow you to link directly to the codes. You can either navigate through the site to find the laws from the table below or paste the laws into the search box.

New York Law	Description
§165.17 §155.30 §165.45 §190.85	Laws regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information. Use of skimming and scanning devices to obtain information on financial cards.
§190.77 §190.78 §190.79 §190.80 §190.80-A §190.81 §190.82 §190.83 §190.84 §20.40(l)	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§390-B	Law defining and governing phishing.
§399-DD Public Officers 96A Labor: 203-d	Proper and improper transmission of Social Security numbers.
General Business Law §29-HH	Debt collectors must stop attempts to collect when notified the debtor is a victim of identity theft and provide a valid police report and written statement supported by documentation.
General Business Law §380-t	Law regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
General Business Law §399-E	Consumers cannot be denied credit based solely on the fact that they are a victim of identity theft as long as they have and have filed and produced a law enforcement report.
General Business Law §399-H State Technology Law § Article 2:201-208	Proper and improper disposal of customer paper records. Laws regarding security breaches putting consumers at risk of identity theft.
Executive Law: §646	Law enforcement officers must take any identity theft report and provide a copy of the report to the complainant at no charge.

North Carolina

• NC AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• NC Secretary of State – contact for issues regarding state taxes.
• NC Division of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. License & Theft Bureau for cases of fraud.
• NC Division of Social Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.
• Criminal Identity Theft Page

North Carolina Law	Description
§14-113.9 §14-113.10 §14-113.11 §14-113.13	Laws regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information. Use of skimming and scanning devices to obtain information on financial cards.
§14-113.20 §14-113.20A §14-113.21 §14-113.23	Laws outlining identity theft and persona identifying information (PII), the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§14-113.21A	Law enforcement officers must take any identity theft report and provide a copy of the report to the complainant at no charge.
§14-113.22 §1-539.2C	Restitution for victims, obtaining court documents, and civil suits.
§75-62 §75-66	Proper and improper transmission of social security numbers PII.
§75-63	Law regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§75-64 §75-65	Proper and improper disposal of customer paper records. Laws regarding security breaches putting consumers at risk of identity theft.
§15A-147	Laws regarding criminal identity theft and the removal of fraudulent charges.

North Dakota

• ND AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• ND Secretary of State – contact for issues regarding voting and laws.
• ND Tax Commissioner – contact for issues regarding taxes. Declaration of Identity Theft.
• ND Department of Transportation – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• ND Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

North Dakota Law	Description
§12.1-23-11 – 12	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§51-27-10	Law defining and criminalizing phishing.
§51-30	Law regarding security breaches putting consumers at risk of identity theft.
§51-31-04	Law regarding criminal identity theft and the removal of fraudulent charges.
§51-33 §51-31	Laws regarding application and terms of a credit freeze and fraud alerts.
§51-31	Law enforcement officers must take any identity theft report and provide a copy of the report to the complainant at no charge.

Ohio

• OH AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information. Identity Theft Unit.
• OH Secretary of State – contact for business, voting, and notary issues.
• OH Bureau of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• OH Department of Jobs and Family Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services. Resource Sheet.
• Identity Theft Info and Responding to Identity Theft.
• Identity Theft Verification Passport – document victims of criminal identity theft can carry and present to law enforcement to prove they have been victimized in the past. Related Law 109.94.

Ohio Law	Description
§1347.12 §1349.19	Proper and improper disposal of customer paper records. Laws regarding security breaches putting consumers at risk of identity theft.
§1349.52	Law regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§2913.21 §2913.71	Laws regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information.
§2913.49	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§149.45	Proper and improper transmission of Social Security numbers.

Oklahoma

• OK Secretary of State – contact for issues regarding business and notary.
• OK Department of Public Safety – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• OK Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.
• Identity Theft Passport – document victims of criminal identity theft can carry and present to law enforcement to prove they have been victimized in the past. Financial institutions are not required to honor an identity theft passport as proof of identity or proof of identity theft.
• OK Laws Related to Identity Theft

Oklahoma Law	Description
§15.776.8 – 776.12 §15.776.1 §15.776.20 – 776.23	Laws regarding phishing, defining it, and prosecution. Falsifying caller ID.
§21:1533.1	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution. Also, victim’s right to restitution or a civil suit against the thief.
§21-1533.2	Illegal to obtain PII from an employee or other person associated with a financial institution.
§21.1550.2	Laws regarding the improper use of payment cards and the penalties for using and selling card information.
§22:18(9)	Expungement of fraudulent criminal records.
§24:149-159	Laws regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§24:161	Law regarding security breaches.
§1533.3	Law enforcement officers must take any identity theft report and provide a copy of the report to the complainant at no charge.

Oregon

• OR AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• OR Secretary of State – contact for business, voting, and notary services.
• OR Driver and Motor Vehicle Services – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• OR Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services. Report Fraud.

Oregon Law	Description
§131:315 §165.800 §165.803	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§165.055 §165.074 §165.810 §165.813 §807.500	Illegal possession and use of identification cards and devices. Pertains to payment cards as well. Use of scanning devices or skimmers to obtain PII and payment card information.
§646A.604	Law regarding security breaches.
§646A.606 – 618	Laws regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§646A.620	Law regarding the transmission of Social Security numbers or printing full numbers on documentation. Laws regarding collection and use.
§646A.622	Proper disposal of records.

Pennsylvania

• PA State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• PA Department of Labor and Industry Office of Unemployment Compensation – contact for state taxes and employment issues. Report Identity Theft. Report Fraud.
• PA Driver & Vehicle Services – issues driver’s licenses and registers vehicles.
• PA Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

Pennsylvania Law	Description
18 § 4106	Using skimming devices to obtain card information, codes, or account numbers to commit fraud.
18 § 4120	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution. Police can take a report from a person claiming to be a victim of identity theft at face value.
18 § 7611 18 § 7615	Illegal use of a computer, publishing passcodes, PII, or confidential information. Illegally giving authorization or access of PII to a third party to commit fraud.
73 § 2302	Law regarding security breaches.
SB 180	Law regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.

Rhode Island

• RI AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information. Freeze Law Info.
• RI Secretary of State – contact for voting, business affairs, and notaries.
• RI Division of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• RI Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

Rhode Island Law	Description
§6-48-1 – 7	Laws regarding application and terms of a credit freeze.
§6-48-8	Printing, transmitting, and appropriate request for Social Security numbers.
§11-49.3-4	Law regarding security breaches.
§11-49	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§11-52.2	Illegal use of a computer or software to gain PII for fraud.

South Carolina

• SC Department of Consumer Affairs State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• SC State Crime Victim Services – offers assistance and information for victims of crime.
• SC Secretary of State – agency for businesses, notaries, and charities.
• SC Division of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Report Fraud.
• SC Department of Social Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

South Carolina Law	Description
§16-13-510	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§16-14-20 §16-14-30 §16-14-40 §16-14-50 §16-14-60	Laws regarding illegal obtaining and use of payment card information.
§37-20	Consumer Protection Code covers the following: Disposal of documents, security breaches, and public display of PII. Law enforcement must take a consumer’s report of identity theft. Court records must reflect the innocence of an identity theft victim in the case of criminal identity theft. Also, a law regarding the application and terms for a credit freeze.

South Dakota

• SD Consumer Protection / Office of AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• SD Secretary of State – contact for voting, businesses, and notary issues.
• SD Department of Revenue – issues driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, and tax issues.
• SD Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

South Dakota Law	Description
§22-40-1 §22-40.8 §22-40-9 §22-40-10	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§22-30A-8.1	Law regarding illegal obtaining and use of payment card information.
§22-40-11 – 14	It is illegal to use a scanning device to collect information from payment cards for fraud.
§1-27-44 §32-12-17.13	Defines illegal transmission or posting of Social Security numbers.
§54-15-1 – 16	How consumers can apply for a credit freeze and how it affects their credit reports.

Tennessee

• TN State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• TN Secretary of State – contact for state taxes, gun permits, and employment issues.
• TN Department of Safety – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• TN Department of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.
• TN Identity Crimes Unit – includes Identity Theft Victim Resource Kit which is available to all victims of identity theft.

Tennessee Law	Description
§39-14-118	Law regarding illegal obtaining and use of payment card information.
§39-14-150 §39-16-301 §39-16-303	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§39-14-150 §47-18-2107	Proper and improper disposal of records and PII. Security Breach Laws.
§47-18-2108	Law regarding security freezes for credit reports.
§47-18-2110	Limits the transmission and posting of Social Security numbers.
§47-18-5201 – 5205	Definition of phishing for identity theft.
§55-50-602	Law regarding illegal use or counterfeiting of government issued identification.

Texas

• TX AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information. Fight Identity Theft.
• Identity Theft Victim’s Kit
• TX Secretary of State – contact for state taxes, gun permits, and employment issues.
• TX Department of Public Safety – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. Identity Theft Information Guide.
• TX Department of Family and Protective Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

Texas Law	Description
Business & Commerce Code §324.101 Code of Criminal Procedure: §12.01 Code of Criminal Procedure: §13.29 Penal Code §32.51	Laws outlining identity theft and PII.  Identifies the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted and the penalties after prosecution.
Business & Commerce: §501.001	Limits the transmission and posting of Social Security numbers.
Business & Commerce: §502.001 Penal Code: §32.31 Penal Code: §32.32	Laws regarding illegal obtaining and use of payment card information.
Business & Commerce: §521.001 – 151	Definition of phishing for identity theft. Use of spyware software to obtain PII.
Business & Commerce: §521.052 – 053	Proper and improper disposal of records and PII. Security Breach Laws.
Business & Commerce Code: §521.101 Code of Criminal Procedure: §2.28	Court order to be declared a victim of identity theft due to fraudulent criminal charges. Law enforcement must notify a victim of criminal identity theft if that person’s information is given. They must also inform the Texas Department of Criminal Justice if a thief is using a known victim’s identity.
Business & Commerce: §522.001 – 002	Use of a scanning device to obtain financial information for fraudulent purposes.
Business & Commerce Code: §523.001 Finance Code: §392.303	A victim cannot be discriminated against obtaining a credit card solely because they are a victim of identity theft. Creditors cannot continue to pursue a victim of identity theft for payment after being notified and receiving a police report.
Business & Commerce Code: §523.052	Description of what banks are required to do and who they are required to notify in the case of check fraud and identity theft.
Business & Commerce Code: §20.031 – 039	Laws regarding security freezes for credit reports. Consumers can place security alerts on their credit reports.
Code of Criminal Procedure: §2.29	Law enforcement must take a report of identity theft for any consumer.

Utah

• UT AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• New ID Theft Central Website
• UT Secretary of State – contact for state taxes, voting, charities, driving record, and employment issues.
• UT Department of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• UT Department of Health & Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.
• UT Department of Public Safety Identity Theft FAQ
• UT State Tax Commission Identity Theft Resources

Utah Law	Description
§13-44-201 §13-44-202	Proper and improper disposal of records and PII. Security Breach Laws.
§13-45-3	Limits the transmission and posting of Social Security numbers.
§13-45-101 – 205	Laws regarding security freezes for credit reports. Consumers can place security alerts on their credit reports.
§53-3-229	Illegal to use a fraudulent Driver’s License or for an employee of the License Bureau to knowingly issue a license with fraudulent information.
§76-6-506.2	Law regarding illegal obtaining and use of payment card information.
§76-6-506.7	Use of a scanning device to obtain financial information for fraudulent purposes.
§76-1-202 §76-6-1102 §76-6-1105	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§76-6-1104	“In any case in which a person commits identify fraud and uses the personal identifying information obtained to commit a crime in addition to the identity fraud, the court shall make appropriate findings in any prosecution of such a crime that the person whose identity was falsely used to commit the crime did not commit the crime.”
§76-10-1801(f)	Definition of phishing for identity theft. Use of spyware software to obtain PII.

Vermont

• VT AG / University of Vermont State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• VT Secretary of State – contact for issues regarding businesses.
• VT Department of Taxes – contact for taxes, property, and business issues. Identity theft and fraud help article.
• VT Department of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• VT Agency of Human Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

Vermont Law	Description
9 § 2435 9 § 2445	Proper and improper disposal of records and PII. Security Breach Laws.
9 § 2440	Limits the transmission and posting of Social Security numbers.
9 § 2480h	Laws regarding security freezes for credit reports. Consumers can place security alerts on their credit reports.
9 § 2480k	Law enforcement is required to take a report of identity theft from consumers.
9 § 2480l 9 § 4041 – 4045	Laws regarding illegal obtaining and use of payment card information.
9 § 2480n	The executor of the deceased estate or another authorized individual may request that the CRAs indicate that a person is deceased on their credit reports.
13 § 2030	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.

Virginia

• VA AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information. Identity Theft Information.
• VA State Corporation Commission – contact for issues regarding state taxes, licenses for business, and employment.
• VA Department of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• VA Department of Social Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.
• Identity Theft Passport Application – document to produce to law enforcement in case a consumer is a victim of criminal identity theft. Related law: §18.2-186.5.

Virginia Law	Description
§18.2-152.4 §18.2-152.5:1	Defines phishing and how to prosecute. Defines the use of spyware to obtain PII.
§18.2-186.3	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
§18.2-186.3:1	Law enforcement is required to take a report of identity theft from consumers.
§18.2-192 §18.2-193 §18.2-194 §18.2-195 §18.2-197	Laws regarding illegal obtaining and use of payment card information.
§59.1-444.1	Law regarding security freezes for credit reports.
§59.1-444.2	Proper and improper disposal of records and PII. Security Breach Laws.
§18.2-196.1	Use of a scanning device to obtain PII or financial information.

Washington

• WA AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• WA Secretary of State – contact for issues regarding state taxes, licenses for business, and employment.
• WA Department of Licensing – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• WA State Department of Licensing Victim of Identity Theft
• WA Department of Social and Health Services – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

Washington Law	Description
9.35.001 9.35.010 9.35.020	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.
9.35.040	Victims are entitled to know the transactions that have been made using their information.
9.35.050	Law enforcement is required to take a report of identity theft from consumers.
19.16.250(20)	Collection agencies cannot continue to try to collect from identity theft victims after they have received notice of the identity theft.
19.182.160 19.182.170	Laws regarding security freezes for credit reports. Consumers can place security alerts on their credit reports. Block of information appearing as a result of identity theft.
19.190.080 19.270 9A.56.290	Defines phishing and how to prosecute. Defines the use of spyware to obtain PII. Use of scanning devices or spyware.
19.215	Proper and improper disposal of records and PII. Security Breach Law.
19.255.010 42.56.590	Laws regarding security breaches and what steps are required by companies and entities in the event of a breach.
46.20.0921 9A.58	Illegal use, forging, or alteration of a driver’s license.

West Virginia

• WV AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• WV Secretary of State – contact for issues regarding state taxes, licenses for business licensing, and employment.
• WV Division of Motor Vehicles – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• WV Department of Health & Human Resources – agency for welfare, foster care, disability, and social services.

West Virginia Law	Description
§4-A-6L-101 – 105	Laws regarding freezing credit reports.
§46A-2-101	Proper and improper disposal of records and PII. Security Breach Laws.
§61-3-24a §61-3-56	Attempted or fraudulent use, forgery, traffic of credit cards; possession and transfer of credit cards and credit card making equipment; false or fraudulent use of telephonic services; and penalties. Scanning device or re-encoder fraud; felony; definitions; and penalties.
§61-3-54	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted, and the penalties after prosecution.

Wisconsin

• WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• Child Credit Protection Act – security freeze for minors and protected individuals
• WI Secretary of State – contact for issues regarding public records, municipal records, and deeds.
• WI Department of Revenue – for businesses and state tax issues.
• WI Department of Transportation – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• WI Department of Health Services – agency for medical coverage and social services. Report public assistance fraud.
• WI Public Service Commission – notify if a utility is unwilling to assist you after being notified you are a victim of identity theft.

Wisconsin Law	Description
§100.54	Law regarding freezing credit reports.
§134.98	Law regarding security breaches.
§943.41 §943.82	Unlawful obtaining and forging payment cards. Using a scanning device to gain PII or financial information for fraud.
§943.201 §943.203	Laws outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted in, and the penalties after prosecution. Law enforcement is required to take any report of identity theft.

Wyoming

• WY AG State Security Freeze – credit and security freeze information.
• WY Secretary of State – contact for business, elections, and investing issues.
• WY Department of Revenue – contact for businesses and state tax issues.
• WY Department of Transportation – issues driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
• WY Department of Family Services – agency for social services, child support, homeless assistance, family and medical aid.

Wyoming Law	Description
6-3-802 6-3-803	Unlawfully obtaining or forging payment cards. Use of a scanning device to obtain PII from payment cards.
6-3-901	Law outlining identity theft and PII, the jurisdiction identity theft can be prosecuted in, and the penalties after prosecution.
6-3-901 40-12-509	Victims of criminal identity theft may petition a court for a factual declaration of innocence. AG’s office may create and maintain a database of criminal identity theft victims.
40-12-501	Law regarding security breaches and freezing credit reports.

Identity Theft Prevention Resources By State Conclusion

There you have it! Identity theft prevention information from all 50 states and a little Federal information.

This took a lot of time and effort, around 100 hours to put together. It turns out government websites are terrible at SEO, meaning links were broken with no redirects, no results in search engines and poorly optimized pages.

We found some preexisting resources on other websites, but they didn’t have all the information, or the links were all broken. Therefore we decided to create our own list in all its 770+ link resource glory.

All across the US, identity theft prevention is very important. We’ve outlined various resources available to citizens throughout the country to help them protect their personal information and finances.

From exploring educational programs that explain preventative measures to utilizing consumer protection agencies and email alerts, it’s important to stay informed and be aware of suspicious activities or personal information requests.

Furthermore, you should take steps like regularly monitoring bank statements, setting up fraud alerts, regularly reviewing credit reports, and creating strong passwords to help give you peace of mind. We urge everyone to be proactive in identity theft prevention and do their part in protecting themselves and their loved ones.

Help spread the word and let us all work together towards safer, wiser financial management and protecting our identities. Let us know if there are any other resources we should add, change, or fix to ensure everyone has access to the knowledge and contacts necessary to protect our identities in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Thanks for reading!