Once you are admitted as a student to the University, you will need to complete the residency reclassification application and upload the required documentation for each section. You can provide scanned copies or digital documents for these files. Learn more about the different statuses and what documentation you will need on hand.
Select your status below to view your required documentation. View all accepted documentation for proof of citizenship or residency status on the Supplemental Documentation page.
U.S. Citizen
Permanent Resident
Applicant for an immigration status under HB 102
Select your driving status below to view your required documentation. Request a driver’s license or identification card on the Utah Driver’s License Division website.
I drive
I don't drive
If you operate a vehicle in the state of Utah, provide a copy of your vehicle registration issued from the Division of Motor Vehicles. If you drive a parent's or someone else's vehicle, you still need to provide the registration.
If you do NOT operate a vehicle, you can skip this section.
I own my car
If your name is on the registration, your vehicle must be registered in Utah. You will need to provide a copy of your registration.
I drive a car someone else owns
You will need to provide documentation for one of the following scenarios to prove that you physically live in Utah. Select your situation in the dropdowns below to view documentation options.
12 continuous months of physical presence in Utah and Declaring Financial Independence
Must be for at least 12 continuous months PRIOR to the semester for which you are applying for residency. You cannot be outside of the state of Utah for more than a total of 30 days during this 12-month period.
Acceptable forms of verification include:
We do not accept utility bills, W-2 forms, rental agreements, or letters from friends.
If you are single and 24 years of age or younger
Note: If you are claimed as a dependent on the most recent federal tax return by someone who is a resident of a state other than Utah, that disqualifies you from Utah resident status eligibility.
Marriage to a Utah resident
You must provide the following documents:
You are a dependent child with one parent domiciled in Utah for at least 12 continuous months
You must provide the following documents:
Moving to Utah is for full-time permanent employment
This category is for students whose move to Utah is for full-time permanent employment, including cases where the employment is for a spouse or parent. Moving to Utah and then applying for a job would not be allowed. To qualify, the offer of employment must be at least 4 months before your earliest application for admission to Utah Valley University.
Extenuating circumstances
You may qualify for residency for extenuating circumstances. Qualifying circumstances include divorce, death of a spouse, long-term health care responsibilities of family members, or refugee placed directly in Utah. Please submit the following documents:
Residency