Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
9.1
The division and Delaware State Police must be able to contact every DPC holder
at the physical location where he/she lives in this State. Therefore, every
applicant must provide two documents that show the individual's name and
principal Delaware residence using such documents as utility bills, auto or
life insurance policies, bank account records, credit card statements,
employment records, signed contract to purchase home in this State, rental
agreement or any other document specifically approved by the Chief of Driver
Services or Director. These source documents will be electronically stored and
when possible, verified. The applicant should notify the division within 30
days after he changes his address. No proof is needed to change a person's
address, and it can be accomplished by mail. A Delaware DPC will not be issued
to an applicant unless the applicant has established a principal residence
address in this State at the time of application.
9.2 Principal Address Exceptions.
9.2.1 Homeless - Temporary Lodging.
9.2.1.1 After meeting all other requirements,
persons living in temporary lodging such as a homeless shelter or motel may be
issued a Delaware Driving Privilege Permit or Card provided they substantiate:
(1) they are living in temporary quarters in
this State pending their subsequent move into a designated principal residence
address; and
(2) the agency
offering temporary lodging certifies they are allowed residency for 30 or more
days, and they may receive mail at this address.
9.2.2 Those Living on Boats or in
Recreational Vehicles.
9.2.2.1 Those
applicants whose principal residence address is on a personally-owned boat and
who do not have another residency in this or any other state must provide proof
that the boat is registered in their name in this State; have a 12-month or
longer boat slip contract with a Delaware company; and provide a valid mailing
address.
9.2.2.2 Those persons
whose principal residence address is in a recreational vehicle on land in this
State and who do not have a residency in this or any other state must provide
proof that they have a 12-month or longer contract with a recognized Delaware
RV campground or trailer court, or reside at the Dover Air Force Base RV
campground, and have a valid mailing address.
9.2.3 Mailing Address.
9.2.3.1 If mail cannot be delivered to the
applicant's principal residence address or if he or she is living in temporary
quarters without mail service, he or she must provide the division with a
mailing address. Those under the confidential address program must submit a
mailing address.
9.3 Confidentiality program.
9.3.1 Victims of domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other forms of abuse may use an
alternative address under the State's Victims of Abuse Address Confidentiality
Program. The Victims of Abuse Address Confidentiality Program will follow the
guidelines established under the memorandum of agreement between Delaware's
Department of Justice, Department of Transportation and Division of Motor
Vehicles.
