Nev. Admin. Code § 483.0785

Current through October 11, 2024
Section 483.0785 - Documentation required for proof of residence of applicant
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, an applicant for an identification card, instruction permit, driver's license or for a driver authorization card pursuant to NRS 483.291 must prove the applicant's residence in this State by displaying an original or certified copy of any two of the following documents:
(a) A receipt from the rent or lease of a residence located in this State;
(b) A lease of a residence located in this State on which the applicant appears as the lessee during a lease term which includes the previous 60 days;
(c) A record from a public utility for a service address located in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;
(d) A bank or credit card statement indicating a residential address located in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;
(e) A stub from an employment check indicating a residential address located in this State;
(f) A document from a state or federal court indicating a residential address located in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;
(g) A document issued by an insurance company or its agent, including, without limitation, an insurance card, binder or bill, indicating a residential address located in this State;
(h) A record, receipt or bill from a medical provider indicating a residential address located in this State;
(i) Tax records for the most recent tax year, other than the records described in paragraph (k), indicating a residential address located in this State;
(j) A statement or bill requesting payment, other than a bill from a medical provider, indicating a residential address located in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;
(k) A record of property taxes assessed or paid for the most recent tax year for a residence located in this State;
(l) A deed of trust or other documentation of a current mortgage for a residence located in this State;
(m) A record from an educational institution in this State which establishes that the applicant is currently enrolled in the educational institution or an identification card issued by the educational institution which is dated within the previous 60 days;
(n) A receipt from a hotel, motel, recreational vehicle park or campground located in this State indicating not fewer than 30 days of consecutive residency in this State which is dated within the previous 60 days;
(o) A voter registration card issued to the applicant pursuant to NRS 293.517 within the previous 60 days;
(p) Documentation of receipt of benefits from this State under any state program of public assistance which is dated within the previous 60 days;
(q) A Leave and Earnings Statement, or an equivalent or successor form, indicating residency in this State, of an applicant who is a member of the military and who is deployed outside of this State while serving on active duty which is dated within the previous 60 days;
(r) A notarized statement from the owner of a residence located in this State indicating that the applicant physically resides at the residence which is dated within the previous 60 days;
(s) Documentation indicating that the applicant is a person for whom a fictitious address has been issued pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive; or
(t) A form approved by the Department as proof of the applicant's residence in this State.
2. If an applicant is under the age of 18 years, the applicant's parent or legal guardian may prove the applicant's residence in this State by:
(a) Displaying an original or certified copy of any two of the documents listed in subsection 1 or authorized pursuant to subsection 3 which prove the parent or legal guardian's residence in this State; and
(b) Signing a form approved by the Department verifying that the applicant resides at the same residence as the parent or legal guardian.
3. An applicant may request permission from the Department to prove his or her residence in this State using alternative documents. The Department may grant such permission if the applicant proves that, for reasons beyond the applicant's control, the applicant is unable to present the documents required pursuant to subsection 1. The Department will make reasonable efforts to establish the authenticity of the alternative documents provided by the applicant and, if permission is granted to the applicant, indicate in the applicant's record that such permission was granted.
4. As used in this section, "military" means the Armed Forces of the United States, a reserve component thereof or the National Guard.

Nev. Admin. Code § 483.0785

Added to NAC by Dep't of Motor Veh. by R028-13, 10-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; A by R049-15, eff. 4/4/2016

NRS 481.051, 483.220, 483.291