OAR 735-062-0030: Proof of Residence Address

(1) DMV requires all applicants for an original driver permit, driver license, or identification card to present proof of the applicant’s current residence address. Current residence address is the address where the applicant actually lives. DMV will include this address on the driver permit, driver license, or identification card. Acceptable proof includes any of the items listed in section (3) of this rule. (2) DMV requires all applicants who apply for a renewal driver permit, driver license, or identification card to present proof of the applicant’s current residence address if the applicant’s address has changed since the last time the driver permit, driver license or identification card was issued or renewed. Acceptable proof includes any of the items listed in section (3) of this rule. (3) Proof of residence address must contain the applicant’s first name, last name, and residence address at the time of application and includes any of the following: (a) Any proof of identity and date of birth document listed in OAR 735-062-0020. (b) Mortgage documents or a rental or lease agreement. A photocopy of a rental or lease agreement or mortgage documents is acceptable. A lease agreement must be signed by the lessor and lessee, and electronic signatures are acceptable. (c) Monthly rental receipt or letter from a hotel, motel, campground or recreational vehicle park that permits extended stays. (d) A verbal statement from any person residing at the same residence address as provided by the applicant on the application. The person making the verbal statement must accompany the applicant at the time of application and present one acceptable proof of address document as set forth in this rule. (e) Utility hook-up order or account statement issued by the service provider, dated within the past six months. " Utility” means a service provided to a specific physical address. "Utility” does not include cell phone, streaming, or other service not tied to a physical address. (f) A loan agreement, payment booklet, voucher, statement or other financial record. (g) Any document delivered to the current resident address by the United States Postal Service, FedEx, United Parcel Service, or other delivery service. DMV will accept a document with or without the envelope or packaging as long as the residence address is printed on the document. (h) Any document issued by an insurance company or insurance agent. If the document lists a state in the policy, the state must match the individual’s state of residence address. (i) Oregon manufactured structure ownership documents. (j) Oregon voter notification card dated within the past five years. (k) Selective Service card dated within the past five years. (l) Medical records, a health benefits card or a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate. Medical records must be dated within the past 12 months. (m) Educational institution transcript forms or other school documents showing enrollment for the current school year. (n) An unexpired professional license issued by an agency in the United States. (o) Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status. (p) A W-2, 1099, or an income tax return from the previous tax year. (q) A paystub or paycheck dated within the past 12 months. (r) A letter approved by DMV. The letter must certify the applicant’s residence address and be from one of the following organizations: (A) The United States Postal Service; (B) The Oregon State Hospital; (C) An Oregon VA Rehabilitation Center; (D) A homeless shelter; (E) A transitional service provider; (F) A nursing home; (G) An assisted living care facility; (H) An adult care service provider; (I) A skilled nursing care facility; (J) A halfway house; or (K) A group home. (s) A letter from a corporation or business that provides corporate housing to employees. (t) Request for Police or Public Agency Address on DMV Records, Form 735-6438A, if the applicant is authorized under ORS 802.250 to use an agency address in lieu of residence address. (u) Portland Police Bureau Central Precinct Neighborhood Response Team ID Form. (v) A Determination of Homelessness, Form 735-7183. (4) If the applicant does not have a residence address, DMV may accept a descriptive address with a mailing address. DMV may require the applicant to provide proof that no residence address has been assigned to the property. Such proof may include, but is not limited to, a statement from the United States Postal Service or from the Assessor’s Office in the county where the property is located. (5) An applicant who is homeless may use a descriptive address of the location where the applicant actually resides, e.g., “under the west end of Burnside Bridge.” The applicant must prove that the applicant is a resident or domiciled in Oregon pursuant to OAR 735-016-0040. In addition to the descriptive address, the applicant must also provide a mailing address. (6) An applicant who travels continuously may use a residence address of “continuous traveler.” The applicant must prove that the applicant is a resident or domiciled in Oregon pursuant to OAR 735-016-0040. In addition to the use of “continuous traveler,” the applicant must also provide a mailing address.