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Connor Gallagher

What docs needed to prove out-of-state residency? Driver's license necessary?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to prove my out-of-state residency and I'm not sure what documents I need. Is a driver's license necessary? I've got some utility bills and a lease agreement, but I don't know if that's enough. Anyone have experience with this? What else should I have ready?

AstroAlpha

Utility bills and lease agreement should be enough in most cases. I've been through this before. Make sure the bills are recent (within the last 3 months) and have your name and address on them. The lease agreement is solid proof too. You probably don't need a driver's license, but it doesn't hurt to have it as backup.

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Connor Gallagher

Thanks for the info! That's a relief. Do you know how many utility bills I should bring? Is one enough or should I have multiple?

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AstroAlpha

I'd bring at least 2-3 different utility bills if you can. The more evidence, the better. Electric, water, internet - mix it up if possible. Better to have too much than not enough, ya know?

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Yara Khoury

This is solid advice šŸ’Æ I wish I knew this before I went through the hassle last year!

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Keisha Taylor

Ugh, I hate how complicated they make this stuff. It's like they want us to fail or something šŸ™„

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Paolo Longo

Here's what worked for me: ā€¢ Lease agreement (make sure it's signed and dated) ā€¢ 2-3 utility bills (I used electric, internet, and water) ā€¢ Bank statement with your new address ā€¢ Employment verification letter if you have a job in the new state I didn't need my driver's license, but I brought it just in case. Better to be over-prepared than under! Good luck!

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Connor Gallagher

Wow, this is super helpful! I didn't even think about the bank statement. I'll definitely add that to my pile. Thanks so much!

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Amina Bah

This is great info! Quick question - how recent does the bank statement need to be?

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Paolo Longo

I used one from the previous month and it was fine. But I'd say anything within the last 3 months should work. Just make sure it clearly shows your new address!

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Oliver Becker

lol good luck getting anyone on the phone to actually answer these questions. I've been trying for weeks and keep getting the runaround šŸ¤”

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CosmicCowboy

Seriously! It's like they're allergic to picking up the phone or something šŸ™„

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Natasha Orlova

I feel ya. The system is so broken, it's not even funny anymore.

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Javier Cruz

Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/XbqD8mexcoQ

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Emma Thompson

Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?

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Javier Cruz

Yeah, it actually does! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate after trying for weeks. It saved me hours of hold time.

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Malik Jackson

$20 seems steep just to talk to someone. Shouldn't this be free?

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Javier Cruz

I get it, but for me, it was worth it to finally get my issues resolved. Time is money, and this saved me a ton of time and frustration.

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Isabella Costa

Has anyone had luck using a W-2 form as proof? I just moved and don't have utility bills in my name yet.

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StarSurfer

W-2 might work if it has your new address, but it's not as strong as current utility bills. Maybe try to get your name added to one of the utilities ASAP?

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Ravi Malhotra

Pro tip: take pictures of all your documents with your phone before you go. I've heard horror stories of people having their original docs lost in the bureaucratic blackhole šŸ˜±

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Freya Christensen

Anyone know if a notarized statement from your landlord would help? I'm subletting and don't have an official lease agreement.

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Omar Hassan

That could definitely help! Anything official looking that corroborates your story is good. Maybe get your sublease agreement notarized too if you can.

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Chloe Robinson

idk why they make this so complicated. its not like were trying to get away with something. just tryna live our lives smh

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