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Proving North Carolina Residency

​​​​​​​​​​​​The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles recognizes certain documents as proof that an individual is a North Carolina resident. ​C​ustomers​ can bring printed proof of residency documents or securely upload digital copies during their visit to a driver license office​.​​​

​​The documents below are recognized as proof of ​North Carolina residency, but cannot be used as proof of identity.

Any document issued by the state of North Carolina, a county or city in North Carolina or the federal government​
​​North Carolina vehicle registration card, insurance policy or title
​North Carolina voter registration c​ard
​Military orders or military documents​
​Utility bill or cable bill
​Housing lease or contract, mortgage statement, property or income tax statement
​Financial statement
​School records
​Letter from homeless shelter

Minors under age 18

The documents below are recognized as proof of North Carolina residency for individuals under age 18, but cannot be used as proof of identity.

​Mailed correspondence from organizations (Boy Scouts/Girls Scouts, recreational teams, etc.)
​North Carolina school records
​Magazine subscriptions
​Lease or housing contract listing minor as an occupant
​Tax records/returns listing minor as a dependent
​Medical and hospitalization records
​Hunting or fishing license
​Social Security card stub showing current address
​Bank statement or financial records
​Business letter
​Letter from homeless shelter
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7/24/2026 11:42 AM

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