This article explains what is acceptable for the 2 proofs of residence you need to get your permit. Clicking the state name above the tables takes you directly to the DMV website.
Why do I need proof of residence documents?
You need proof of residence documents when applying for a CDL-A permit to verify that you are a legal resident of the state where you are applying. Each state is responsible for issuing commercial driverโs licenses, and by law, they must ensure the applicant lives within their jurisdiction. These documents help confirm your identity, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations. Additionally, your residential address is used for official correspondence and maintaining accurate driving records. Providing proof of residency is a standard requirement of the licensing process to ensure the integrity and security of commercial licenses.
Lists of acceptable documents for your state
Click on your state below to see what your state accepts.
Clicking the state name above takes you to the DMV website. You will need 2 forms or proof of residence when you go to DMV to get your Commercial Learner's Permit.
๐ Housing Documents
๐งพ Utility Documents
๐ Insurance Documents
Rental/lease agreement with signatures of the owner/landlord and the tenant/resident
Deed/title to residential real property
Mortgage bill
Computer Generated Bill (utility, credit card, doctor, hospital, etc.)
Bank Statement
Pre-Printed Pay Stub
Medical document
Insurance document (medical, dental, vision, life, home, rental, and vehicle)
๐ค State-Issued Identification
๐ฆ Financial Documents
๐บ๐ธ Government & Military Documents
Valid, unexpired Arizona driver's license or instruction permit (with current address)
Valid, unexpired Arizona ID card (with current address)
Unexpired Arizona professional license (with current residential address)
Statement from a financial institution (bank, credit union, or other financial institution)
Second statement from a financial institution (different than the first)
Credit, debit, or charge card statement
Pay stub from your employer
Arizona unemployment insurance benefit statement
Military orders in effect at time of application
Arizona vehicle certificate of title
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๐ Housing Documents
๐งพ Utility & Communication Bills
๐บ๐ธ Government-Issued Documents
Rental/lease agreement with signatures of the owner/landlord and the tenant/resident
Deed/title to residential real property
Mortgage bill
California property tax bill or statement
Original copy of an approved Claim for Homeownersโ Property Tax Exemption (BOE-266) form filed with a local California County Assessor
Home utility bill (including cellular phones
Any document issued by a government agency (includes state, local, or federal government entities with agency name, department name, seal, or on official letterhead)
California vehicle/vessel Certificate of Title or registration
Change of address confirmation from the U.S. Postal Service
๐บ๐ธ Alternative Government-Issued Documents
๐ Educational Documents
๐ฉบ Medical & Insurance Documents
Court document that lists the applicant as a resident of California
Voter registration confirmation letter or postcard from California Secretary of State or local elections officer
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) return
Any school document from a U.S. educational institution (must include date of birth)
Foreign school document sealed by the school and includes a photo of the applicant
Proof of payment of resident tuition to a California public institution of higher education
Medical document
Insurance document (medical, dental, vision, life, home, rental, and vehicle)
Record from any financial institution (banks, credit unions, credit card statements, etc.)
Faith-based document with the name/address of issuing organization
Letter on letterhead from a homeless shelter, shelter for abused women, nonprofit entity, employer, faith-based organization, or government within the U.S. attesting to California residency
If residency document(s) addressed to you are not readily available, you may use a birth certifcate, marriage license, or domestic partner registration certifcate to trace your relationship to the individual to whom the acceptable residency document(s) are addressed.
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Clicking the state name above takes you to the DMV website. You will need 2 forms or proof of residence when you go to DMV to get your Commercial Learner's Permit.
๐ Housing & Property Documents
๐งพ Utility, Financial & Employment Documents
โ๏ธ Mail & Official Correspondence
Mortgage, Lease, or Rental Contract
Current Homeowner's, Renter's, or Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy
Computer Generated Bill (utility, credit card, doctor, hospital, etc.)
Bank Statement
Pre-Printed Pay Stub
First-Class Mail (government agency or court)
Postmarked First-Class Mail
USPS Change of Address Form (CNL107)
๐บ๐ธ Government & Military Records
๐ Educational Records
๐๏ธ Halfway House or Residential Treatment Facility
DD214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
Motor Vehicle Registration
Transcript or Report Card from an Accredited School
Provide a letter on the facilityโs letterhead with:
Name, Date, Address, and Phone Number
Representativeโs name/signature
The letter must state the facility will accept mail for the applicant.
๐ซ Homeless Applicants
๐ Customers With a Rural Route Mail Delivery Address
๐ Note
Homeless applicants without a residential address must provide a letter from a government entity or a not-for-profit organization with:
Letterhead showing the facility's name, address, and number
Including the legal representative's name, signature, and signature date.
The letter must state "will accept delivery of mail for the customer."
Must provide a properly certified government-issued document showing their name, and a description of the residence's location
In order to meet the requirements for proof of address, we suggest bringing more documentation than is necessary for every visit to a DMV office.
Junk mail or bulk mailing (coupons, weekly mailers, advertising) and any hand-written documents are not acceptable as proof of address documentation.
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Clicking the state name above takes you to the DMV website. You will need 2 forms or proof of residence when you go to DMV to get your Commercial Learner's Permit.
๐บ๐ธ Government-Issued Documents
๐ Vehicle and Insurance Documents
๐ก Utilities and Services
Iowa voter registration card
Iowa DL or ID card that has not been expired for more than one year
A federal, State of Iowa or local government document (such as a receipt, license, permit, assessment, or other document)
Second federal, State of Iowa or local government document (different than the first)
Valid Iowa vehicle registration certificate
Valid insurance card or certificate of coverage (life, health, auto, homeowner's or renter's)
Second valid insurance card or certificate of coverage (different than the first)
Utility hookup or bill (water, gas, electric, or garbage removal)
Second utility hookup or bill (different than the first)
Telephone hookup, service agreement or bill (landline or mobile)
๐ฆ Financial Documents
๐ Housing and Property
โ๏ธ Mail/Postmarked Items
Statement from a financial institution (bank, credit union, or other financial institution)
Second statement from a financial institution (different than the first)
Credit, debit, or charge card statement
Pay stub from your employer
Iowa residential mortgage, lease or rental agreement (lease and rental agreements must include the landlord's name and contact information)
Application for homestead tax credit for Iowa residential property
Application for military tax credit for Iowa residential property
Valid real estate tax statement or receipt for Iowa residential property
An envelope, box, postcard or magazine that includes a postmark or stamped date
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Clicking the state name above takes you to the DMV website. Must have ownerโs name and current address in Minnesota. A P.O. Box will not suffice as proof of current residency in Minnesota.
๐ค State-Issued Identification
๐ Housing & Property Documents
๐งพ Utility & Service Bills (issued within 3 months)
Valid, unexpired Minnesota driver's license or instruction permit (with current address)
Valid, unexpired Minnesota ID card (with current address)
Unexpired Minnesota professional license (with current residential address)
Unexpired Selective Service card
Filed property deed or title for current residence
Mortgage documents for the applicant's principal residence
Residential lease agreement (issued within the past 12 months)
Minnesota property tax statement (current or prior year), or proposed tax notice (current year) showing residential address
Home utility services bill
Cellular phone bill
Home utility hook-up work order
๐ฆ Financial & Employment Documents (issued within 3 months)
๐ Insurance Documents
๐บ๐ธ Government & Military Documents
Bank account statement (account numbers redacted)
Credit card statement
Employment pay stub listing employer's name and address
Current health, automobile, homeowner's, or renter's insurance policy or card (with full printed address)
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Clicking the state name above takes you to the DMV website. You will need 2 forms or proof of residence when you go to DMV to get your Commercial Learner's Permit.
๐ Housing and Residency Documents
๐งพ Utility and Service Bills
๐งพ Financial Documents
Receipt for the rent or lease of a residence
Lease of a residence on which the applicant appears as the lessee
Deed of trust or other documentation of a current mortgage
Record from a hotel, motel, recreational vehicle park or campground located in Nevada indicating no fewer than 30 days of consecutive residency in this state
Notarized statement from the owner of a residence indicating that the applicant physically resides at the residence
Record from a public utility for a service address
Record, receipt or bill requesting payment
Record, receipt or bill from a medical provider
Bank or credit card statement
Employment check stub
Tax records other than property taxes
Record of property taxes assessed or paid
๐บ๐ธ Government and Legal Records
๐ Educational Records
๐ Military and Public Assistance
Document from a state or federal court
Confidential Address Program (CAP) documents issued pursuant to NRS 217.462โ.471
Voter registration card issued by a county clerk or county registrar of voters pursuant to NRS 293.517
Record from an educational institution in Nevada which establishes enrollment or
ID card issued by the educational institution that lists the address
Leave and Earnings Statement or equivalent or successor form indicating Nevada residency (for deployed military)
Documentation of receipt of benefits from any State of Nevada program of public assistance
๐ซ Insurance Documents
Document issued by an insurance agency or its agent, including, without limitation, an insurance card, binder or bill
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Clicking the state name above takes you to the DMV website. You will need 2 forms or proof of residence when you go to DMV to get your Commercial Learner's Permit.
๐บ๐ธ Government-Issued Identification & Forms
๐ Housing & Property Documents
๐ฆ Financial Documents
NJ driver license or non-driver ID card
Motor Vehicle Commission driver license renewal form
Original, unexpired lease or rental agreement (with applicant as lessee or renter)
Deed or title to real property
Property tax bill, statement, or receipt (within the past year)
Checking or savings account statement from a bank or credit union (issued within the last 60 days)
Utility or credit card bill (issued in the past 90 days)
โ๏ธ Government Correspondence
๐ Educational Records
๐ค Parental/Guardian Certification
First-class mail from any government agency (received within the past 6 months)
IRS or state tax office correspondence (within the past year)
High school or college report card or transcript (issued within the past 2 years)
Statement from a parent or guardian certifying the applicant's address (if under 18)
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Clicking the state name above takes you to the DMV website. You will need 2 forms or proof of residence when you go to DMV to get your Commercial Learner's Permit.
๐บ๐ธ Proof of Identity for U.S. Citizens
๐ค Government-Issued Documents
๐ Housing & Property Documents
U.S. Birth Certificate (with raised seal, issued by a government agency, including U.S. territories or Puerto Rico โ must be dated 7/1/10 or later for PR)
Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (USCIS Form N-560 or N-561)
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (DOS Form FS-240)
Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS Form N-550 or N-570)
Valid U.S. Passport
Current, unexpired PA driverโs license or photo ID card
PA vehicle registration card
Official tax records with current name and address
Lease agreements
Mortgage documents
๐งพ Utility & Insurance Documents
๐ซ Mail & Employment Documents
๐ Note
Auto insurance card
Computer-generated utility bill (cellphone, cable, electric, gas)
Postmarked mail or package labels (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.)
W-2 form
Pay stub
If you reside with someone and have no bills in your name, you will still need to provide two proofs of residency.
One proof is to bring the person with whom you reside along with their Driver's License or Photo ID to the Driver License Center.
You will also need to provide a second proof of residency such as post-marked mail/package labels through USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc. that has your name and address on it. The address must match that of the person with whom you reside.
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Clicking the state name above takes you to the DMV website. You will need 2 forms or proof of residence when you go to DMV to get your Commercial Learner's Permit.
๐ค Texas & U.S. Government-Issued Photo IDs
๐ค Alternative Texas & U.S. Government-Issued Photo IDs
๐ Immigration & DHS/USCIS Documents
Texas driver license (DL) or ID (valid or expired within 2 years)
Temporary receipt for Texas DL or ID
Expired Texas DL or ID (expired more than 2 years)
U.S. passport book or card (unexpired)
U.S. Citizenship Certificate or Naturalization Certificate
U.S. military photo ID (active duty, reserve, retired)
U.S. military dependent ID card
Veteranโs ID or VHIC (Health Identification Card)
Concealed Handgun License or License to Carry (Texas)
Professional license issued by a Texas state agency
Selective Service card
Social Security card
Medicare or Medicaid card
Foreign passport with visa and I-94
Unexpired DHS or USCIS photo ID
U.S. Citizen Identification Card
Permanent Resident Card
MRIV (Machine-Readable Immigrant Visa) with temporary I-551 language and ADIT stamp
Employment Authorization Document
๐ Alternative Immigration & DHS/USCIS Documents
๐๏ธ Vital Records & Legal Documents
๐บ๐ธ Out-of-State & Other Government-Issued IDs
Advance Parole Document with photo
I-94 with โSec. 208 Asyleeโ or โSec. 207 Refugeeโ stamp and photo
Refugee travel letter with CBP stamp and photo
Northern Mariana card
American Indian card
Valid Consular document from a national or state government
Unexpired foreign passport
U.S. birth certificate or birth record (state, local, U.S. territory, D.C., or Canadian province)
Birth certificate issued by a hospital*
Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Report of Birth
Marriage certificate or divorce decree (certified copy)
Court order for name or gender change
Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood
Tribal membership card
DL or ID from another U.S. state, U.S. territory, D.C., or Canadian province (unexpired or expired โค 2 years)
ID card issued by a government agency*
Voter registration card
Pilotโs license
๐ School, Work, & Tax Documents
๐ Residency & Property Documents
๐ฉบ Health & Immunization Records
School records (e.g., report cards, photo ID cards)*
W-2 or 1099 form
Employment pay stub
Military records
Current Texas vehicle registration or title
Current Texas boat registration or title
Insurance policy valid for the past 2 years
Texas property deed/title
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmate ID or parole/release certificate
Federal inmate ID card or parole/release certificate
Immunization records*
Hospital-issued birth record*
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