Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted. The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov. Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at opm.gov.

Opting Out of Unwanted Advertising Mail

​If you are getting frustrated with receiving large amounts of unwanted advertising mail, there are two available option to eliminate them at no cost to those placing requests.

To opt out of regular direct mail offers:

Go to the National “Do Not Mail" list to opt-out of regular direct mail offers.

Once you submit the initial information form, you will be able to opt out of some or all of your direct mail solicitations. Direct Mail will then contact you every six months via email so you can review and update your preferences.

The website also has links to other opt-out services, such as to the “do not call" list.

To opt out of credit and insurance offers:

Consumers who wish to opt-in or opt-out of firm (preapproved/prescreened) offers of credit or insurance, can visit the ​official Consumer Credit Reporting Industry website.

Once you opt out, the credit reporting agencies will no longer include your name on the lists of those who would qualify for such offers.​

You can opt out for 5 years, or permanently.​​

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On December 5, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced an extension of the REAL ID full enforcement deadline to May 7, 2025. Learn more about the REAL ID Extension.​

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