Policy 3.04 Residency Requirements for Issuance of a Driver’s License or Identification Card - Section 1 - Issuance of Driver’s License

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Louisiana Department of Public Safety Office of Motor Vehicles Policy 3.04 defines residency proof requirements for applicants seeking a driver’s license or identification card. Applicants must present at least one original document showing the applicant’s name and Louisiana resident address, with multiple acceptable proof types including utilities, financial statements, employer verification, family residence documents, tax and Social Security records, school documentation, insurance, and rental or mortgage records. The policy also outlines cross-out allowances and exemptions for certain law enforcement-related applicants under specified statutes and procedures.

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Section: 1. Issuance of Driver’s License

Effective date and revisions

Proof of residency requirements

Acceptable original documents

Cross-out allowance

Exemptions and Address Confidentiality Program

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Louisiana Department of Public Safety Office of Motor Vehicles Policy 3.04 Residency Requirements for Issuance of a Driver’s License or Identification Card Section: 1. Issuance of Driver’s License Effective Date: 10/01/2013 Revised Date: 05/14/2021 Authority: R.S. 32:409 .1 To view Louisiana Statutes: [http://www.legis.state.la.us/](http://www.legis.state.la.us/) [Background:](Background:) • All applications for a driver's license or identification card must present at least one original document for proof of residency, which must include the applicant’s name and Louisiana resident address. Requirements: • Acceptable documents include, but not limited to: o Utility bill for services installed at the applicant's residential address (i.e. water, sewer, gas, electric, cable/satellite TV, internet, telephone/cell phone, or garbage collection) o Financial statement ([i.e. bank/credit](i.e. bank/credit) union account, investment account, credit card account, or loan/credit financing) o Applicant's unexpired Louisiana driver's license , permit, or identification card that shows his/her current principle residence o Employer verification, including, but not limited to, one of the following: ▪ Paycheck or paycheck stub ▪ Letter from the employer on company letterhead ▪ W-2 for earnings issued ▪ Military orders issued o A Louisiana driver's license, permit, or identification card issued to the applicant's parent, guardian, spouse, or other immediate family member residing in the same household. The immediate family member must be present and provide his/her Louisiana driver's license, permit, or identification card in person. o Health insurance statement or explanation of benefits (EOB) for claim or a health care bill/invoice o State of Louisiana or Federal income tax return or refund check o Social Security documentation, including Social Security Annual Statement, Numerical Identification System record, or Social Security check o School record, transcript, report card, or student loan application o Homeowner’s insurance policy or premium bill o Mortgage, payment coupon, deed, escrow statement, or property tax bill o Louisiana Voter Registration card o Auto-Insurance policy with applicant's name and address o Concealed Handgun Permit o I-797A issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, unexpired o I-797C issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, unexpired o Refugee Address Verification Affidavit (DS-20) o Current, valid, rental contract/agreement, and/or rent payment receipts, that includes rental agreement/leases for a home, apartment, mobile home, dorm, extended stay motel, retirement/assisted living home, or a letter from a shelter. ▪ Document must indicate the dates of occupancy. ▪ The date of application (visit to OMV) must fall within the dates of occupancy. • The applicant may cross out non-essential information on the Proof of Principle Residence document (i.e. account numbers, financial figures, etc. ) Exemptions: • Law enforcement officers, court officers, and members of their immediate families as defined in R.S. 32:409(C) shall be given the option of providing their official work address or post office box address instead of a residential address. o If an applicant exercises this option, then he/she shall not be eligible for voter registration at the driver's license facility as provided for in R.S. 18:114 . o A Non-Disclosure Form (DPSMV 1624) must be completed and submitted with original proof of employment or retirement. The proof of employment or retirement must be dated within the most recent six (6) months. The original form and original proof of employment or retirement must be submitted along with application for imaging. • Louisiana's Address Confidentiality Program is administered by the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office. The program provides relocated victims of abuse, sexual assau

FAQs

What is required for residency proof when applying for a Louisiana driver’s license or identification card?

Applicants must present at least one original document proving residency, showing both the applicant’s name and a Louisiana resident address.

What types of documents are accepted to prove Louisiana residency?

Accepted documents include utility bills, financial statements, unexpired Louisiana ID or permit showing principal residence, employer verification (paycheck/stub, employer letter, W-2, or military orders), family household documents with in-person presentation, insurance or tax records, Social Security documentation, school records, and rental or mortgage/property tax documents.

Are there exemptions to the residential address proof requirement?

Yes. Law enforcement officers, court officers, and certain immediate family members may provide an official work or post office box address instead of a residential address, and a Non-Disclosure Form DPSMV 1624 must be completed and submitted with time-limited proof of employment or retirement. The Address Confidentiality Program also provides eligible relocated victims a substitute address and an authorization card must be presented.

Sep 15, 2026

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