Can I use my driver's license to prove Florida residency?

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<p>My drivers license is suspended and I wanted to know of I can use it to prove florida residency to obtain in state tuition?
Does anyone know if I can?</p>

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<p>Ha! Yes, you can use your drivers license along with a half dozen other forms of documentation. When I applied for dual enrollment at a large state university, they required a copy of my mom’s tax returns, my mom’s drivers license and voter registration card, and the deed to our house. Maybe it varies by college so check your school’s residency requirements, they will tell you exactly what you need.</p>

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<p>They don’t want to take my suspended license. I am appealing it. I am considered independent it I don’t own a car or home or have any of the other documents from tier 1 that they require. I will keep you updated on the appeal for the residency status as I can only show proof with either my drivers license because if I were to take out the Florida ID today the issue date on it will not cover 12 months of residency…
Thanks for replying. :)</p>

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<p>They don’t want to take my suspended license. I am appealing it. I am considered independent it I don’t own a car or home or have any of the other documents from tier 1 that they require. I will keep you updated on the appeal for the residency status as I can only show proof with my drivers license because if I were to take out the Florida ID today the issue date on it will not cover 12 months of residency…
Thanks for replying. :)</p>

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<p>I’m sorry to hear you’re having so much trouble. Proving residency at Florida universities is a b*tch, I only just got mine approved and I’m still wondering why they even needed it, given that I’m a dual enrolled student who doesn’t even pay tuition. Would applying for a Florida ID work?</p>

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<p>I vaguely remember having to print out six months of utility bills to prove my residency. I would check with the schools that you have in mind and get a list from them.</p>

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<p>Just by itself…no. You also need to supply other proofs of residency; such as vehicle registration, voter’s registration, utility bills (cell phone bills don’t count), rent lease or mortgage note. Some other items may be acceptable as well.</p>

<p>Keep in mind though, the date on all of these documents needs to be 12-months prior to the date you intend to enroll. So it is no good to just go out and get these things and then try to apply for state residency.</p>

<p>I had a slight issue when I moved to FL in that I stayed with my Dad, so I didn’t have any utility bills or rent/mortgage. I believe what I used was my Driver’s License, voter’s registration and vehicle registration. I was able to get in-state tuition based on that.</p>

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<p>Each state has its own residency requirements.
You should be asking them, not us.</p>

<p>But, a couple of points:</p>

<p>A driver’s license alone does not prove legal residency.
Many states (including mine) require everyone to have a valid in-state driver’s license while living within the state, regardless of their legal domicile.</p>

<p>I’d be more concerned about the reasons for the suspended license, if I were you or your parent.
But, hey, that’s just me.
YMMV of course.</p>