The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles recognizes the documents below as proof of North Carolina residency.
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Any document issued by the state of North Carolina, a county or city in North Carolina, or the federal government
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North Carolina vehicle registration card, insurance policy or title
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North Carolina voter registration card
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Military orders or military documents
- Utility bill or cable bill
- Housing lease or contract, mortgage statement, property or income tax statement
- Preprinted financial statement
- School records
- Letter from homeless shelter
Minors under age 18
NCDMV recognizes the documents below as proof of North Carolina residency for individuals under age 18.
- 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
- Preprinted bank statement or financial records
- Preprinted business letter
- Letter from homeless shelter