What Counts as Proof of Residency in Mississippi?
You can use utility bills or government mail as proof of residency in Mississippi, but personal mail won’t count. Here’s the list.
Written by Claire Beaney
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
Utility bills, official government documents, property tax statements (and more!) can all be used as proof of residency in
Mississippi
. To apply for a
Mississippi driver’s license
, you must provide proof of permanent Mississippi residency to the Driver Service Bureau. In addition to the other forms of identification (such as a Mississippi driver's license or passport) that will be required to prove your identity, you must also provide proof of your residency in Mississippi.In this article, we'll go over the documents that can and cannot be used to prove residency in Mississippi.
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Applicants for a Mississippi driver's license or state I.D. must show two forms of identification proving their
Mississippi residency
. The applicant's name and current Mississippi address (no P.O. boxes) must appear on any document submitted as proof of residency.The following documents can be used to satisfy the proof of residency requirement:
- Any official government (city, county, state, or federal) document or letter with the applicant’s address
- Bank statement with a physical address
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Card/Indian Treaty Card
- Credit card statements
- Employer ID card with address
- Federal documents (W-2, Medicaid, Child Support, and Social Security document)
- Firearm permit
- Homestead Exemption Receipt
- IRS/State tax forms/W-2 (must be returned taxes)
- Insurance policy (life, health, auto, or home)
- Internet or phone bills
- Lease/purchase agreement
- Medical records/bills from doctor/hospital
- Military discharge/separation papers
- Military orders or military documents
- Mississippi license issued to parent or legal guardian
- Mortgage papers
- Notarized employer verification on their letterhead stating address of applicant (must include phone number)
- Official proof of residency affidavit (roommates, landlords, parents, or guardians)
- Paycheck stub (if it has name and address)
- Pilot’s license
- Property tax statement
- Rental agreement
- School record/transcript/report card
- Sex offender registration documents
- Student ID card with photo
- Utility bill (electric, water, gas, or cable)
- Vehicle title, vehicle registration, or car tag registration receipt
- Voter registration card with physical address
To obtain a driver's license in Mississippi, any of these items may be used to demonstrate your residency. Applicants under the age of 21 can use their parents' or guardians' household documents as proof of residency.
Finally, be sure to only use official documents or certified copies. You cannot use a photocopy of your ID or tax forms.
What documents do not qualify as proof of Mississippi residency?
Mississippi residents can use a variety of documents as proof of residency, but not all documents with your mailing address are accepted. For example, you can't meet the proof of residency requirement with any of the following:
- Blank checks
- Bond receipts
- Business card
- Check cashing card
- Department of Human Services (DHS) card
- Fishing license
- Handwritten documents/letters
- Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) card
- Hunting license
- International driving permit
- Junk mail/soliciting
- Library card
- Personal mail
- Ticket from a traffic citation or arrest
- Loan papers from an unlicensed financial institution
- Video club membership card
What qualifies for proof of identity in Mississippi?
In terms of proving your identity, two documents are required in Mississippi to verify your date of birth and Social Security number.
Acceptable documents you can use to verify your date of birth include:
- Birth certificate, original or certified copy—small cards or full-size cards are now accepted as long as they have a state seal and certificate number
- Valid U.S or foreign passport (must be accompanied by approved current immigration status papers)
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship
For verification of your Social Security number, you can use the following:
- Social Security card
- W-2 Form (returned)
- 1099 Form (returned)
- Pay stub with applicant’s name and full SSN
- U.S. Military Form DD-214
- National Guard Form NGB-22
If you’re in need of a replacement Social Security card or need to change your name, you can visit
this website
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