# Proof of residency in Florida: address documents and certification

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By [Arthur Teboul](/authors/arthur-teboul), Founder, DokuTrak. Published 2026-11-03, updated 2026-11-03.

> **In brief:** For a Florida driver license or ID card, proof of residency means two different documents showing your residential address, such as a lease and a recent utility bill. Many, like bills and statements, must be dated within the last 60 days, and your current license does not count ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).

## What is Florida proof of residential address?

Florida law asks every license applicant for proof of residential address satisfactory to the department ([Florida Statutes § 322.08, Application for license](https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/322.08)). The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) sets the list, and county tax collectors run most of the offices that check it.

A **residential address document** is a paper from a third party that ties your name to the place you live, such as a deed, a lease or a utility bill. Tax collectors stress that the list is not exhaustive, and that printouts and faxes are acceptable ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).

People with no papers in their own name have a set route. The person they live with fills out the state’s Certification of Address and lends their own documents ([FLHSMV Form 71120, Certification of Address](https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf)).

## Who sends it, and when

Landlords, title companies and lenders issue the household papers; the county Supervisor of Elections issues voter cards; the tax collector issues vehicle and vessel registrations; utilities, banks, insurers and employers send the dated items. For the certification route, the certifier signs Form 71120 before a notary or the office clerk ([FLHSMV Form 71120, Certification of Address](https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf)).

## Where to get Florida proof of residential address

1. Open your county tax collector’s required-documents page; it mirrors the FLHSMV list and marks the dated items.
2. Pick one undated document, such as a lease, deed or voter card, if you have one.
3. Add a second from a different source and check that its date falls inside the last 60 days ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).
4. If nothing is in your name, download Form 71120 and plan the visit with the person who will certify your address.

## Wrong files people send instead

- Bringing your current Florida license or ID as one of the two proofs ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).
- A bank statement or utility bill older than 60 days ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).
- Using a P.O. box: the form and the list ask for a residential address.
- A certifier who brings two bills but nothing showing they own or lease the home.

## Florida residential address documents and the 60-day mark

Bring two different documents. The items marked as dated must be no more than 60 days old on the day of your visit ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).

- A homeless shelter or public assistance agency letter also counts, attached to a Certification of Address ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).
- Bring marriage certificates or court orders for every name change between your birth record and today ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).

| Document | Dated within 60 days? |
| --- | --- |
| Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential lease | No |
| Florida voter registration card | No |
| Florida vehicle registration or title | No |
| Selective Service card | No |
| Utility bill | Yes ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)) |
| Automobile payment booklet | Yes ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)) |
| Medical or health card, or medical bill | Yes ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)) |
| Homeowner or automobile insurance policy or bill | Yes ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)) |
| Employer documents: W-2 form, 1099 form or paycheck stub | Yes ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)) |
| Checking, savings or investment account statement | Yes ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)) |
| Mail from a federal, state, county or city agency | Yes ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)) |

## Bills in someone else’s name: the Certification of Address

The **Certification of Address** is a state affidavit, Form 71120, in which the person you live with confirms that you reside at their address. It covers Class E licenses and ID cards only ([FLHSMV Form 71120, Certification of Address](https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf)).

The **certifier** is the person whose name is on the household papers and who signs for you. They prove two separate things: one household document shows they own or lease the home, and one supporting document confirms they live there ([FLHSMV Form 71120, Certification of Address](https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf)).

1. You complete section A with your name and residential address and sign it.
2. The certifier completes section B and ticks one household document: deed or mortgage, property tax, a recent monthly mortgage statement, or a rental or lease agreement ([FLHSMV Form 71120, Certification of Address](https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf)).
3. The certifier ticks one supporting document, for example a voter card, a professional license, or a utility bill, financial statement or insurance bill dated within 60 days ([FLHSMV Form 71120, Certification of Address](https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf)).
4. The certifier signs before a notary, or in front of the office clerk at the visit ([FLHSMV Form 71120, Certification of Address](https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf)).
5. You bring the form and the certifier’s documents to the office.

## Proof of address for a teen’s permit or ID

A parent or guardian proves the address for a minor. They bring two proofs in their own name from the regular list, and no Certification of Address is needed ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).

The office also needs to see the link between parent and child, so bring the child’s birth certificate with the rest of the identity papers.

## Florida residency for tuition is a separate test

A Florida license shows where you live today; it does not prove how long you have been a resident. Colleges look at legal residence kept for at least 12 consecutive months before first enrollment ([Florida Statutes § 1009.21, Residency for tuition purposes](https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/1009.21)). For a dependent student, the test applies to the parent or parents instead ([Florida Statutes § 1009.21, Residency for tuition purposes](https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/1009.21)).

For tuition, a license is one piece of evidence among several, alongside items such as a voter card, a vehicle registration or a homestead exemption ([Florida Statutes § 1009.21, Residency for tuition purposes](https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/1009.21)). Keep the dates of your move and your earliest Florida lease.

## The template: Florida proof of residential address request

Send this to a client or employee heading to a Florida tax collector office. Keep the last paragraph only if their name is not on the household bills.

Subject: Florida license visit on [date]: two address documents

```text
Hi [Client name],

For your Florida license or ID visit on [date], please bring two different papers showing your home street address (no P.O. box):
- Lease, deed or mortgage statement, or Florida voter card
- Utility bill, bank statement or insurance bill dated in the last 60 days

Your current license does not count as one of them.

If the bills are in the name of the person you live with, they complete Form 71120 with you. They bring their lease or deed plus one recent bill, and sign before a notary or at the counter.

Thanks,
[Your name]
```

## Questions people ask

### What are two proofs of address in Florida?

Any two different items from the residential address list, for example a lease and a bank statement dated within 60 days ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)). Your current license or ID card cannot be one of them ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).

### Does the Certification of Address need a notary?

The certifier’s signature must be notarized, or witnessed by the issuing office staff when the certifier comes along to the visit ([FLHSMV Form 71120, Certification of Address](https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf)).

### Can I print my bank statement for the Florida DMV?

Yes. Tax collector offices accept printouts and faxes of residential address documents, as long as the date is within 60 days for dated items ([Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/)).

### Is it a crime to sign a false Certification of Address?

Yes. Both the applicant and the certifier sign a statement that knowingly making a false statement on a license application is a crime under Florida law ([FLHSMV Form 71120, Certification of Address](https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf)).

**Not advice.** This page is general information, not tax, legal or HR advice. Rules change: check the cited source and ask your own professional before you rely on it. Last reviewed October 25, 2026.

## Sources

- [FLHSMV Form 71120, Certification of Address](https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/71120.pdf): For Class E cards, a certifier shows one household document and one supporting document, several dated within 60 days, and signs before a notary or issuance staff.
- [Pinellas County Tax Collector, Driver license required documents](https://pinellastaxcollector.gov/driver-license/required-documents/): Two different residential address documents, printouts accepted, current license not accepted, listed items dated within 60 days, and the parents’ route for minors.
- [Florida Statutes § 322.08, Application for license](https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/322.08): A license application includes proof of residential address satisfactory to the department.
- [Florida Statutes § 1009.21, Residency for tuition purposes](https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/1009.21): A resident for tuition purposes, or the parent or parents of a dependent child, has kept legal residence in Florida for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before initial enrollment.

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## About the author

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