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Whether you're applying for a driver's license, enrolling your children at a school or signing up for a county library card, organizations often ask for you to show proof of residency so they can verify your current address and eligibility for what you seek. While providing a recent bank statement can serve as a proof of residence for many purposes, the organization requesting the proof may not accept that document on its own or may prefer something related to your housing. So, it's important to first check with the organization to determine all the documentation you'll need to provide.
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Before heading to the government office, school or business requesting proof of residence, try visiting their website to learn about application requirements as you'll usually find a list of acceptable options. If you can't find a list, it's worth calling for more information to prevent an extra trip.
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For example, if you're applying for a driver's license or state ID, a bank statement may have served as the sole example of proof of residency in the past, but the recent use of Real ID has led to applicants needing to show at least two documents verifying residency. On the other hand, your local school district may not take your bank statement as proof as they commonly look for housing-related documents like a lease agreement, property tax bill or utility bill.
