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New Hampshire's identity fraud statute RSA 638:26, its own state freeze law, the mandatory police-report right under RSA 359-B:29, and federal protections.
New Jersey requires police to take an identity theft report even if jurisdiction lies elsewhere. See the theft-of-identity statute, grading, and civil action.
New Mexico's identity theft statute, its Identity Theft Passport program for victims confused with offenders by police, restitution rights, and freeze rules.
New York's four degrees of identity theft, from a class A misdemeanor to class D felonies, the aggravated offense protecting deployed troops, and freeze rights.
North Carolina identity theft law under G.S. 14-113.20, felony penalties, restitution and civil remedies, the DOJ's Protected Consumer freeze, and your rights.
North Dakota identity theft law under N.D.C.C. 12.1-23-11, its two-track felony and misdemeanor penalties, the 6-year filing window, and federal freeze rights.
Ohio identity fraud law under R.C. 2913.49, its minor protected-consumer freeze, the civil right of action, the AG's Identity Theft Unit, and federal rights.
Oklahoma's identity theft law is at 21 O.S. Section 1533.1. A 2026 law expands what counts as stolen identifying information. See victim resources and rights.
Oregon identity theft under ORS 165.800 is a Class C felony; aggravated theft under ORS 165.803 is Class B. See the four triggers and victim rights.
Pennsylvania identity theft is graded by dollar value under 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4120. Victims can also sue for treble damages under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 8315.
Rhode Island identity fraud penalties under Section 11-49.1-4 rise with each repeat offense. See the tiers, victim rights, and the 2026 breach-law bill.
South Carolina requires police to take an ID theft report under Section 37-20-130. Victims can recover treble damages or $3,000 per incident.