The NC Division of Motor Vehicles recognizes the documents below as proof of North Carolina residency. For DMV questions, call us at 9197157000.You do need proof of residency at the DMV, along with ID and an auto insurance card. Your out-of-state license or a document providing proof of age and identity. You can use just about anything to prove residency as long as there's a name and address on it. So you might consider some of the options below. Registering at an early voting site during the early voting period requires voters to provide proof of residence. You must exchange your out-of-state driver license within 30 days of becoming a resident of New York.