Establishing Residency when getting an Idaho Driver’s License
One of the most nerve-racking things about moving to a new state can be proving that you are now a resident of that state. This is especially true if you are visiting the DMV and suddenly find that you don’t have the proper identification and are turned away after waiting seemingly forever to speak with someone. This scenario can put a damper on the whole process. I find that it’s always better to have too much identification than not enough.
Proof of residency can be shown with the following documents:
- Utility bills
- Rental agreements
- School enrollment cards
- Other documents with your Idaho residence address
Idaho Transportation Department’s website (Fact Sheet > What do I need to bring with me)
Your home address cannot be any of the following:
- Your workplace
- Part-time residence
- P.O. Box, mail drop, or general delivery
- Vacation residence
Basically, if you have rented a place to live or bought a home, you should have some form of documentation that will suffice – at least within the first few weeks. As I said, I like to be over-prepared and I think I brought 5 different documents that I thought would work. I only needed one.
If you’re bored and would like some light reading then you can check out Idaho Statute IC 49-119(12) for the definition of “resident” in Idaho.
