Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024
Rule 23.3.183 - PROOF OF MONTANA RESIDENCY(1) When applying for a REAL ID driver?s license or identification card, each applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence of Montana residency (physical address).(2) If the applicant has a different mailing address than residency (physical address), the applicant shall provide a separate mailing address. (3) The Montana residency address must be displayed on the credential except that an alternative address may be displayed for an applicant whom a statute, regulation, or department business standard permits the display of an alternative address.(4) The residency of an unmarried minor is: (a) the residency of the minor's parents or parent;(b) the residency of the legal guardian or custodian appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction;(c) as determined by district court order; or(d) as approved by the department. (5) The residency of a married minor is the minor's residency.(6) The residency of an emancipated minor is the minor's residency.(7) The residency address must be: (a) the number and street name assigned for U.S. mail delivery;(b) an address convention used by the U.S. postal service in areas where a number and street name have not been assigned; or(c) a descriptive address of the location where the applicant resides (for example, under the west end of the east street bridge) if the applicant does not have a standard address or is homeless.(8) The document must show the applicant's name and current residency. (9) Each applicant shall establish residency by submitting two documents from the following list: (a) valid Montana credential;(b) valid Montana REAL ID credential;(c) expired Montana credential;(d) expired Montana REAL ID credential;(e) a Montana hunting or fishing license or permit;(g) credit card statement;(h) school transcript or report card;(k) rental agreement or rent receipt;(o) vehicle registration or title;(r) federally recognized tribal identification;(s) Montana recognized tribal identification; (t) certified court documents (for example, court order, judgment, subpoena, warrant); or(u) first class mail with postmark.(10) If the applicant is homeless, the applicant shall submit:(a) a separate mailing address;(b) a written statement from a social service agency on the agency's letterhead verifying the applicant's homeless status and the descriptive address given by the applicant.NEW, 2018 MAR p. 1956, Eff. 10/6/2018AUTH: 61-5-125, 61-5-128, MCA; IMP: 61-5-128, 61-5-129, MCA