| Proof of Residence Address |
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| Providing Documentation |
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You must provide at least one document from this list which proves your residence address if:
- This is your first time applying for an Oregon driving privilege or identification card; or
- Your address has changed since the last issuance date of your current Oregon driver license, driver permit or identification card; and
- Your current residence address is not shown on any of the documents you are presenting as proof of identity and date of birth.
Your residence address is the actual address where you physically reside. A mailing address may be used in addition to a residence address, but never in place of.
If you provide DMV with an address that is determined to be an address of a “mail service provider”, “False or fictitious” or an address known to be that of a “business”, you may be denied issuance or your privileges or card may be cancelled until you provide DMV with the address at which you physically reside.
All documents submitted must be acceptable to DMV. DMV has the discretion to reject or to require additional evidence to verify your name, date of birth and residence address.
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| Acceptable Residence Documents |
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This is a list of residence address documents. See proof of identity, date of birth and address requirements for information on specific requirements.
- Mortgage documents issued within the current or immediate preceding year;
- Oregon DMV address sticker with residence address only, the sticker will not be accepted if it contains a mailing address.
- A statement from a parent, step-parent or legal guardian of an applicant. The parent or guardian must reside at the same residence address, accompany the applicant and present "Proof of Residence Address";
- A statement from the applicants spouse or domestic partner. The spouse or domestic partner must reside at the same address, accompany the applicant and present "Proof of Residence Address";
- A utility hook up or work order dated within 60 days of the application;
- Payment booklet;
- Mail must include applicants first and last name and cannot be addressed "in care of", "for", or "parent of".
- Mail addressed with a “forwarding label” or an “address label” affixed to the envelope or contents are not acceptable.
- Mail must be dated within 60 days of application.
- Mail from the following sources are acceptable:
- Credit card companies;
- U.S. Treasury;
- Social Security Administration; including benefits letter;
- Oregon State government agencies (including city and county agencies)
- Mail from DMV can only be addressed to the residence address (mail containing a mailing address is not acceptable;
- Mail from the United States Postal Service confirming an address change is not acceptable.
- Utility companies;
- Insurance companies;
- State and Federal Revenue Departments;
- Originators of out-of-state clearance letters; and
- Educational institutions.
- Oregon vehicle title or registration documents containing only residence address
- If the document contains a mailing address the document will not be accepted;
- If using a vehicle registration/title you must be the primary owner of the vehicle.
- Oregon voter notification card;
- Manufactured Structure Ownership documents issued only by Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services;
- Selective Service card;
- Medical or health card;
- Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year;
- Unexpired professional license issued by an agency in the U.S.;
- Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status;
- An approved letter from a homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or a half way house verifying that the customer resides at the shelter address
If you have an out-of-state resident and/or mailing address you will be required to provide proof that you are a resident of or domiciled in Oregon. You will be required to complete a Certification of Oregon Residency or Domicile form and provide acceptable proof. Proof for residency and/or domicile is noted on the back of the form.
Homeless
Individuals that are homeless may use a descriptive address such as "under the west end of the Burnside Bridge". Applicants needing to use a descriptive address must provide a mailing address and proof that he or she is a resident of or domiciled in Oregon.
You will be required to complete a Certification of Oregon Residency or Domicile form and submit acceptable documents at the time of application. Acceptable proofs of residency and/or domicile are noted on the back of the form.
Continuous Traveler
An applicant who travels continuously may use a descriptive address of "continuous traveler" if the applicant is a resident of or domiciled in Oregon but has no physical home in Oregon. For instance, an applicant who has retired from an Oregon employer may present papers indicating he/she sold a home in Oregon and purchased a motor home.
Applicants wanting to use a descriptive address as “continuous traveler” are required to provide a mailing address and prove that he or she is a resident of or domiciled in Oregon by completing a Certification of Oregon Residency or Domicile form and submitting acceptable proof. Acceptable proofs of residency and/or domicile are noted on the back of the form.
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