What Counts As Proof of Residency In Missouri?

Two documents are required to prove residency in Missouri. Documents may include a utility bill, a voter registration card, and more.
Written by Melanie Johnson
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
Utility bills, voter registration cards, and bank statements can all be used as proof of residency in
Missouri
.
To apply for a
Missouri driver’s license
, you’ll need to provide proof of your Social Security number, identity, and lawful status. You’ll also need to show two proofs of Missouri residency. 
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What documents can be used as proof of residency in Missouri?

To apply for a
REAL ID-complaint Missouri driver’s license
, you’ll need to bring the following documentation to the Missouri Department of Revenue: 
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of lawful status
  • Proof of Social Security number
  • Two (2) proofs of Missouri residential address
If you wish to apply for a
non REAL ID-compliant driver’s license
, you will only need one proof of residential address. 
The following documentation can be used as proof of Missouri residency:
  • Utility bill (phone, water, gas, electric, trash, or sewer)
  • Voter registration card
  • Bank statement (credit card, credit union, investment report, etc.)
  • Property tax receipt or real estate tax receipt if the property is the primary residence
  • Mortgage or leasing document
  • Homeowner’s insurance policy
  • Letter from a homeless shelter
  • Safe at home card for victims of domestic violence
  • Driver license renewal postcard or motor vehicle renewal postcard
  • Unexpired Missouri driver's license, nondriver license, or permit
  • School transcript for current school year
  • Professional license (if home address is included)
  • W-2 or 1099 form
  • Government check
  • Official document or letter from the state of Missouri or a federal, state, or local government agency issued within the last 90 days
  • Document or letter issued by the Postmaster within the last 90 days
  • Medical record
All documents must be original. That’s right—a photograph of your W-2 or school transcript won’t work! 

What documents do not qualify as proof of Missouri residency?

The following documents do not qualify as proof of Missouri residency:
  • Personal mail
  • College or university ID card
  • Club or organization membership card (except for those under the age of 21 in some circumstances)
  • Fishing or hunting license
  • International driving permit
  • Library card
  • Unofficial ID card
Keep in mind that a Post Office Box is not an acceptable proof of residence. A residential address is considered the place where a person physically resides and regards as their home.

What qualifies for proof of identity in Missouri?

To apply for a REAL ID-compliant or non-REAL ID-compliant Missouri driver’s license, you’ll also need to show proof of identity. Check out the list below for acceptable forms of proof of identity: 
  • Valid and unexpired US passport or passport card
  • Certified US birth certificate or US birth abroad
  • Certification of Naturalization or Certification of Citizenship
  • Valid and unexpired Permanent Resident Card
  • Valid and approved I-551 processed foreign passport 
  • Valid and unexpired Arrival/Departure Record I-94 with stamp of “Temporary I-551”
  • Valid and unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
  • Valid and unexpired foreign passport with unexpired US visa along with an I-94
  • Valid and unexpired Missouri or out-of-state REAL ID driver’s license, permit, or identification card
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