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Proof of Residency Affidavit

A sworn declaration of your current residence. Used for school enrollment, DMV, utility setup, employment verification, and similar purposes.

Important: This is self-help document preparation, not legal advice. We are not attorneys. We do not advise on whether your affidavit will be accepted by a specific institution or whether it meets a particular legal requirement.
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When a notarized proof of residency is commonly used

A proof-of-residency affidavit is a sworn statement that you live at a specific address. People commonly use one when traditional proof (utility bill, lease in your name) isn't available or isn't accepted. Common scenarios:

Different agencies have different acceptance rules — some require a utility bill in your name, others accept a notarized affidavit. Check what the requesting party will accept before you rely on this as your only proof.

What YYMA's proof of residency captures

Why the bilingual pack

Residency affidavits are often used in school enrollment, immigration filings, and family situations where both English and Spanish documentation is useful. The Bilingual Pack delivers both versions in one order; the single-language options are there if you only need one.

How Remote Online Notarization works

Remote Online Notarization (RON) is an optional add-on service. You connect with a Florida-commissioned notary by video, show a valid government-issued ID on camera, and sign the affidavit on screen. The notary witnesses the signing and applies a digital notary seal. The signer can be physically located in any of the 50 states; the notarial act is performed from Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What does YYMA's proof of residency include?

A formatted PDF with your name, ID details, the complete residence address, length of residency, optional purpose, date, state and county of execution, and a notary acknowledgment block. The Bilingual Pack adds the same content in Spanish as a second PDF.

Will the DMV accept this?

Some state DMVs accept a notarized residency affidavit as one form of proof; others require a utility bill, lease, or specific document. Check your state DMV's residency-proof rules before you rely on this alone.

Will my child's school accept it?

School districts vary. Many accept a notarized residency affidavit when you don't have a utility bill in your name (for example, when living with a relative). Check with the specific school or district before submitting.

Can someone else swear to my residency on my behalf?

YYMA's affidavit is set up for the resident (you) to sign, confirming your own address. If your situation requires a third party (a landlord, host family member) to swear that you live with them, that's a different document type — sometimes called a third-party residency affidavit or letter of residency.

Can YYMA notarize it online (RON)?

Yes. Add Remote Online Notarization at checkout. You connect with a Florida-commissioned notary by video; the signer can be in any of the 50 states.

Is YYMA a law firm?

No. YYMA Notary Services LLC is a non-attorney document preparation service. We don't provide legal advice. If you're unsure whether an affidavit will satisfy a specific recipient's requirements, consult a licensed attorney or contact the requesting party.