Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 15 - DRIVER LICENSE RULES › Subchapter B - APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS-ORIGINAL, RENEWAL, DUPLICATE, IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATES › Section 15.49 - Proof of Domicile

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) To establish
				  domicile in Texas for a non-commercial driver license or identification
				  certificate, an applicant must reside in Texas for at least thirty (30) days
				  prior to application. Applicants who surrender a valid, unexpired out-of-state
				  driver license or identification certificate are not required to reside in
				  Texas for at least thirty (30) days prior to application.
(b) In order to prove domicile, all original
				  applicants for a driver license or identification certificate must present two
				  acceptable documents verifying the applicant's residential address in
				  Texas.
(c) The department may
				  require individuals renewing or obtaining a duplicate driver license or
				  identification certificate to present proof of domicile prior to
				  issuance.
(d) In order to satisfy
				  the requirements of this section the individual must provide two documents,
				  which contain the applicant's name and residential address, from the acceptable
				  proof of domicile list in subsection (e) of this section. At least one of the
				  documents presented must demonstrate that the applicant has resided in Texas
				  for at least thirty (30) days prior to application.
(e) Acceptable proof of domicile documents
				  are:
(1) A current deed, mortgage, monthly
				  mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet, or a residential rental/lease
				  agreement.
(2) A valid, unexpired
				  Texas voter registration card.
(3)
				  A valid, unexpired Texas motor vehicle registration or title.
(4) A valid, unexpired Texas boat
				  registration or title.
(5) A valid,
				  unexpired Texas concealed handgun license or license to carry.
(6) A utility or residential service bill
				  dated within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of application. Examples
				  of acceptable statement include, but are not limited to: electric, water, gas,
				  internet, cable, streaming services, lawn service, cellular telephone,
				  etc.
(7) A Selective Service
				  card.
(8) A current homeowners or
				  renters insurance policy or statement.
(9) A current automobile insurance policy,
				  card, or statement.
(10) A Texas
				  high school, college, or university report card or transcript for the current
				  school year.
(11) A pre-printed
				  W-2, 1099, or 1098 tax form from an employer, government, or financial entity
				  for the most recent tax year.
(12)
				  Mail or printed electronic statements from financial institutions; including
				  checking, savings, investment account, and credit card statements dated within
				  one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of application.
(13) Mail or printed electronic statements
				  from a federal, state, county, or city government agency dated within one
				  hundred eighty (180) days of the date of application.
(14) A current automobile payment booklet or
				  statement.
(15) A pre-printed
				  paycheck or payment stub dated within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date
				  of application.
(16) Current
				  documents issued by the U.S. military indicating residence address.
(17) A document from the Texas Department of
				  Criminal Justice indicating the applicant's recent release or parole.
(18) Current Form DS2019 or a document issued
				  by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(19) A valid, unexpired Texas fishing or
				  hunting license.
(20) A letter of
				  medical Explanation of Benefits or medical bills dated within one hundred
				  eighty (180) days of the date of application.