How do I document harassment or stalking?

Keep a dated log of every incident and unwanted contact — what happened, when, and where — and save all messages, screenshots, and any witnesses, in one place.

What do I need for a restraining order?

Requirements vary by state, but a clear, dated record of repeated incidents and threats, with saved messages, strongly supports a request. Check your local court’s rules.

What should I document?

Every call, text, message, or in-person contact with its date and time, screenshots of messages, any threats, locations, and the names of any witnesses.

When should I start documenting?

As soon as it starts. A dated record from the first incident shows the pattern and escalation far better than one pieced together later. If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services.

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Document harassment and stalking. Build the record.

Every message, every incident, every unwanted contact — logged with the date and kept in one place. The clear record that supports a report or a restraining order.

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Case TimelineHarassment31 ENTRIES · TIMESTAMPED

First incident loggedJan 12, 2026 · 7:48 PM · it started

Threatening message savedJan 20, 2026 · 11:15 PM · saved with date

Unwanted contact recordedFeb 2, 2026 · 6:30 AM · contact #7

Pattern documentedFeb 15, 2026 · 3:10 PM · escalating

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Is this you?

Is this happening to you?

Someone won’t leave you alone, and it’s escalating. If this is happening to you:

Repeated unwanted calls, texts, or messages
Being followed, watched, or shown up on
Threats, whether direct or veiled
Contact that continues after you’ve asked it to stop
A pattern that’s getting worse, not better

A restraining order or report rests on a pattern — dated, specific, and in one place. That’s what this app helps you build. If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services first.

How it works

Three simple steps.

Capture — Log each incident and save every message with the date. Timestamped instantly.
Build — Everything lands on one clear, dated timeline.
Export — One tap turns it into a complete record for the police or a court.

The demo

See the whole app for yourself.

No signup. No payment. Just open the free demo and see exactly how it works — about 60 seconds.

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For attorneys & victim advocates

A stalking or harassment case is the pattern, dated.

Most people arrive frightened, with a few screenshots and a story that’s hard to piece together. The ones who get protection show up with every incident dated, every message saved, and the escalation clear. You can’t be there for each contact. But you can point them somewhere that captures it.

What usually walks in

“It’s been going on for months”
Screenshots with no dates
Incidents half-remembered
No record of the pattern

What buildmyevidence brings

Every incident dated & timestamped
Messages saved in order
The escalation made clear
Exported for police or court

They arrive ready

A dated pattern, not a story. Stronger from day one.

Evidence isn’t lost

Recommend it at the first incident and the record builds safely.

Costs you nothing

No admin. Just point them to it.

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Questions

Documenting harassment and stalking

How do I document harassment or stalking?: Keep a dated log of every incident and unwanted contact — what happened, when, and where — and save all messages, screenshots, and any witnesses, in one place.
What do I need for a restraining order?: Requirements vary by state, but a clear, dated record of repeated incidents and threats, with saved messages, strongly supports a request. Check your local court’s rules.
What should I document?: Every call, text, message, or in-person contact with its date and time, screenshots of messages, any threats, locations, and the names of any witnesses.
When should I start documenting?: As soon as it starts. A dated record from the first incident shows the pattern and escalation far better than one pieced together later. If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services.

Other situations

Dealing with more than one thing?

buildmyevidence works for any situation you need to prove. A few others:

Police misconduct /police-misconduct Neighbor dispute /neighbor-dispute Custody & visitation /custody-documentation School complaint /school-complaint

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