Proof of Residency Letter
DMVs, school districts and benefits offices routinely accept a letter from a landlord — or from the person you live with — confirming residency. Here's the template that includes what clerks actually verify.
- DMV & school ready
- Landlord and host versions
- KD-checked wording
- Free
The template (landlord or host)
Date
To whom it may concern:
I, landlord/host full name, owner / leaseholder of the property at full address, confirm that resident's full name has resided at this address since move-in date, under a lease in my name / as a member of my household.
You may verify this statement with me at phone / email.
Signature: ______________ Date: ______
(Optional) Sworn before me on ___/___/20__ — Notary Public: ______________
Make it land on the first try
Attach one utility bill or lease page showing the same address; use the resident's name exactly as on their ID; and check the receiving office's list — many DMVs want the letter plus two documents, not instead of them. Some agencies require notarization for host letters (non-relatives especially) — the optional block above covers it.
Frequently asked questions
Can a relative I live with write this?
Yes — the 'host' variant exists exactly for that. Benefits agencies often have their own host-letter form; ask first.
The landlord wrote it in Spanish or Chinese.
Perfectly fine — attach a certified English translation for the DMV or school. CertMyTranslation delivers one in minutes.