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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 11.17.21.05" title_num="11" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="21" heading="Exception Process.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If an applicant is unable to comply with the Maryland residency source document requirements set forth in Regulation .04C of this chapter due to circumstances beyond the applicant’s control, the applicant may submit the following alternate source documents under the following circumstances:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If the applicant is a dependent:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The signature on the application of the parent or guardian with whom the applicant resides, signed in the presence of a representative of the Administration;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Documentation of the relationship between the applicant and parent or guardian;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Documentation to prove the applicant is a dependent of the parent or guardian, if the applicant is 18 years of age or older; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Acceptable proof of the parent or guardian's identity and Maryland residence address.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the applicant is a married individual:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A statement from the applicant's adult spouse with whom the applicant resides, signed in the presence of a representative of the Administration; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An original or certified copy of their marriage certificate;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the applicant is a resident of a nursing home, a statement from the nursing home written on the nursing home's letterhead, which shall include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The applicant's name and date of birth;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Address of the nursing home;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Name and phone number of the contact person at the home; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Signature of the nursing home's manager or representative;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If the applicant is an incarcerated individual or former incarcerated individual within 60 days of release:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An Order of Parole;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An Order of Mandatory Release; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>An address certification form issued by the Administration and signed by a designated official of the correctional facility, or other designated official of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>If the applicant is a homeless individual, an original letter on letterhead from a homeless shelter, or service provider, which shall include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A statement that the applicant is homeless;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The address of the shelter or service provider;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The name and phone number of the contact person; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The signature of the shelter representative or service provider; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>If the applicant is in the care of the Department of Juvenile Services, the Administration may accept an address certification form issued by the Administration and signed by a designated official of the Department of Juvenile Services.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If an applicant is incapacitated and physically unable to visit the Administration to apply for an identification card in person, the Administration may complete the application and issuance process by mail if the applicant:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Holds or has held a Maryland license or identification card and there is a usable image and signature of the applicant on file;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Submits certification stating the reason the applicant is physically unable to apply for an identification card in person; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Submits a completed application and includes any applicable fees.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>