Need to prove you live in a certain state but don’t have a permanent address? A Letter Attesting State Residency (LASR) is a sworn statement used to verify your residence, often for ID or government services. This article explains who can write this letter, what it must include, and how to request one.

What your State Residency Letter must include

Before you request a state residency letter or if you already have one, make sure the letter meets all of the following criteria:

• Includes your first and last name, institution or agency name, and staff name or signature.
• It’s on official letterhead from a homeless shelter, drug treatment facility, halfway house, shelter for abused women, nonprofit entity, employer, faith-based organization, or government entity within the U.S.
• The letter can be scanned in full-color or black and white, a photocopy, or PDF file.

How to request a Residency Attestation Letter

If you don’t have a permanent address, you may need to request a LASR from a third-party entity. Examples of not having a permanent address include living in temporary housing or a homeless shelter. To get a Letter Attesting State Residency, contact:

• The management at the place you’re living, to request they print the letter on official letterhead.
• The Department of Motor Vehicles nearest you.