What exactly is an "affidavit of proof residency" for the dmv in NC?

What does it entail? What is it? How is it proof of residence?|||For the first time issuance of a North Carolina identification card, learner permit or driver license, proof of residency is required which must include name and current North Carolina residence address. This is in addition to proof of age and identity requirements. Acceptable documents include the following. NOTE: The proof of residency documents are subject to verifiable authenticity by the Division.








(1) Documents issued by the United States Government or by the government of another nation, such as


Military orders


Valid passport


Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) documents


Correspondence from Veterans Administration


Matricula Consular from Government of Mexico


Correspondence from the Social Security Administration





(2) Documents issued by the State of North Carolina or its political subdivisions (County, city) another State, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a U.S. Territory, such as


Valid North Carolina vehicle registration


Correspondence or a service card from Social Services


Property tax statement


Library card


North Carolina voter registration card





(3) A preprinted bank or other corporate statement (Example: Bank statement)





(4) A preprinted business letterhead





(5) Documents deemed reliable by the Division such as


Apartment lease, housing contract, mortgage statement


Utility bill (Power bill, cable bill, water bill, etc.) or contract for utility services


School records signed by school official, including driver education certificates


Computer generated tax record


Current life, health, property or automobile insurance policy or binder


Letter from homeless shelter


Document from Social Services


Computer generated check stub


A sworn affidavit may be used ONLY if one of the above documents is NOT available. In the case of a minor, a parent or legal guardian must sign the affidavit. General Statutes requires a $2.00 fee for execution of an affidavit.|||they want to verify where you really live, and if you can receive mail. (oklatom is completely right on the documents)