Each applicant must demonstrate the intent to reside indefinitely within the State of California and in the County of Santa Clara. The following list includes common documents which may be used along with the MC 214 to verify a client's statement of California residency.On-campus residency is required until a student is in their third year of college. Residency Exception Requests. You could write a letter or a declaration under penalty of perjury that attests to the person's residency. If you are not asking for a fee waiver, you will pay the filing fee and get filed stamped copies back when you file. Check mark the TWO different documents below that you'll use as your proof of California residency. Home utility bill or cellular phone bill (Preferred)