A new state resident applying for a driver's license must submit with the application evidence that each motor vehicle owned is registered or an affidavit that the applicant does not own a vehicle required to be registered. Which of the following is acceptable evidence?

• A. A registration receipt issued by the county assessor-collector
• B. A handwritten note from a landlord
• C. A utility bill in the applicant's name
• D. A rental agreement for a vehicle

Answer: (A)

When proving vehicle registration for a new state resident applying for a driver's license, you need official proof that any owned vehicle is registered in the state. The registration receipt issued by the county assessor-collector is the authoritative document that shows the vehicle is registered to you, includes the registered status, and ties to your name and address.

The other options don’t meet that need. A handwritten note from a landlord isn’t an official record of vehicle registration or ownership. A utility bill confirms your residence but not whether you own a vehicle or that it’s registered. A rental agreement for a vehicle reflects a rental arrangement, not the vehicle’s registration status. Therefore, the registration receipt is the valid evidence.