County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs Information Sheet

Stopping Junk Mail

Here are some tips that can reduce the clutter in your mailbox:

Register With The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) 

Many of the companies who send you advertising in the mail are members of Direct Marketing Association (DMA).  You can register with them to be removed from their member’s mailing lists.  They also make their “Do Not Mail” list available to some non-members.  You can register for free online, or by mail for a $1 charge. 

To register by mail, send a postcard, letter, or DMA's form, along with a check or money order for $1 to:

Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
PO Box 282
Carmel, NY 10512

Be sure to include your name, address and signature.

You can also register online free.

Stop Pre-Approved Credit Card Offers

Tired of receiving those pre-approved credit card offers in the mail? You can “Opt-out” by calling toll-free:

(888)-5-OPTOUT (888-567-8688)

This service is operated by the major credit reporting agencies.

Stopping Sexually Oriented Material

To stop receiving unwanted sexually oriented material, you can register with the US Postal Service.  Ask for Form 1500.

Contact us for more information or speak with one of our counselors at (800) 593-8222.  If you live outside of Southern California, call us at (213) 974-1452.

Updated March 1, 2008

For more information:
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within LA County)
web site: dca.lacounty.gov