OAR 735-016-0070: Proof of Residency or Domicile

(1) DMV will accept the following as proof of residency or domicile to obtain or renew a driver license, driver permit, identification card or to register or renew a vehicle in Oregon: (a) A residence address in Oregon where the applicant physically resides that is not the address of a service provider as defined in OAR 735-010-0008; or (b) A true copy of the Oregon income tax return filed with the Oregon Department of Revenue for the previous tax year, showing the person is a permanent or part-year Oregon resident. For purposes of this subsection, the proof must: (A) Include a certification by the person that the original return was filed with the Oregon Department of Revenue; and (B) Show the person was an Oregon resident at the end of the tax year if the person was a part-year Oregon resident. (2) If a person who resides in Oregon is not able to meet the requirements of section (1) of this rule, the person must provide DMV a certification of residency or domicile for an Oregon driver license, driver permit, identification card or vehicle registration. In addition, the person must provide at least two other forms of proof that the person is a resident of or domiciled in Oregon. Acceptable proof, under this section, includes but is not limited to: (a) Property tax record(s), utility bills, rent receipts, a lease or rental agreement or other document that shows that the individual resides in Oregon; (b) Enrollment records or other documentation that the person is attending an educational institution maintained by public funds and pays resident tuition fees; (c) Motel, hotel, campground or recreational park receipts showing that the person currently resides in Oregon and has remained in Oregon for six consecutive months; (d) A statement, dated within the last 60 days, from a relief agency or shelter that the person receives services in Oregon; (e) Fuel receipts, motel receipts, or other documents that show the person has lived in Oregon for at least six of the last 12 months. (f) Documents that show the person has a current bank account at a bank or credit union in Oregon and that the account has been open for 60 days or more; (g) Any document that shows the person has received public assistance from an agency of the State of Oregon within the last year; or (h) An Oregon voter registration card. (3) If a person is domiciled in Oregon but is not currently residing in Oregon is not able to meet the requirements of section (1) or (2) of this rule, the person must complete a certification of residency or domicile for Oregon driver license, driver permit, identification card or vehicle registration. Additionally, the person must provide proof that the person intends to return to Oregon as provided in OAR 735-016-0030(3). (4) Examples of documentation a business entity may be required to submit in relation to Oregon vehicle registration include but are not limited to: (a) Property tax records, utility bills, rent receipts, lease agreements or similar documents which show the business entity is currently the occupant of an office or warehouse facility in Oregon along with copies of service records, fuel receipts, garage receipts or other documents that show the vehicle(s) is currently operated in Oregon; (b) A permit number or other information that shows the person or business holds a permit or other authority issued under ORS Chapter 825 for intrastate transportation; (c) Storage receipts, repair bills or similar documents that show a vehicle has been left in Oregon; or (d) Dispatch, delivery, maintenance, tax records, or other documentation that show the business’ vehicles are currently housed or dispatched from a location in Oregon or are currently operating in Oregon.