Moving to Colorado. Best way to quickly prove residency?

[silasfarmer]

Hello, I'm moving to Colorado in a month and I'm looking to use medical marijuana to treat my extensively (10+ years) documented migraines. I've found a place to live, and I'm looking ahead to see how soon I can apply.

What I've found online says that I can use a utility bill from my CO place of residence (with my name on it) in lieu of a driver's license, so what I'm wondering is this - what bills are acceptable? Could I just use a statement of rent paid from my apartment complex?

Alternatively, how long would it take for a bill from a paid utility (cable, internet, energy), and could I initiate it before I move to make sure a bill is there once I arrive?

These are pretty random questions that I don't expect anyone could provide an answer to, but thanks for reading!

silasfarmer Reviewed by silasfarmer on 05-14-2011. Moving to Colorado. Best way to quickly prove residency? Hello, I'm moving to Colorado in a month and I'm looking to use medical marijuana to treat my extensively (10+ years) documented migraines. I've found a place to live, and I'm looking ahead to see how soon I can apply. What I've found online says that I can use a utility bill from my CO place of residence (with my name on it) in lieu of a driver's license, so what I'm wondering is this - what bills are acceptable? Could I just use a statement of rent paid from my apartment complex? Rating: 5

[porone]

The best way would to get a colorado ID right away.I know some parts of our local governments are moving away from the utility bills as a form of proof.

[pfunk211]

you're a colorado resident the first time you get a paycheck.

you can use that to get your driver's license, but you can get a MMJ with an out of state ID as long as you can prove residency (see top sentence...)

[boaz]

you're a colorado resident the first time you get a paycheck.

you can use that to get your driver's license, but you can get a MMJ with an out of state ID as long as you can prove residency (see top sentence...)

another random question but what the hell :jointsmile: does anyone know if you can still gain residency in Colorado without working there. like retired folks, or people like me that work remotely logged in to their work and could really live and work remotely from anywhere. :detective1:

I'm thinking I might just write to a doc out there and see if I could make an appointment and sort of pre-qualify before I move out there, with the understanding that I couldn't apply for real until I move out here and established residency.

I would move there now if I knew I would qualify. I had my card in Cali for cronic pain management from a motorcycle accident but I don't that would qualify if Colorado. Be nice to know before making the move. I'm not sure if doctors can really do that but just a thought.

[boaz]

Hello, I'm moving to Colorado in a month and I'm looking to use medical marijuana to treat my extensively (10+ years) documented migraines. I've found a place to live, and I'm looking ahead to see how soon I can apply.

What I've found online says that I can use a utility bill from my CO place of residence (with my name on it) in lieu of a driver's license, so what I'm wondering is this - what bills are acceptable? Could I just use a statement of rent paid from my apartment complex?

Alternatively, how long would it take for a bill from a paid utility (cable, internet, energy), and could I initiate it before I move to make sure a bill is there once I arrive?

These are pretty random questions that I don't expect anyone could provide an answer to, but thanks for reading!

here is the actual rules. it looks like someone from out of state can see a doctor but you cannot apply for a state card until you have established residency with a dl, id card, paycheck or util bill.


All Documents must be currently valid!
At least one of these documents must show the applicantâ??s date of birth.

At least 1 of the following
Colorado Driverâ??s License
Colorado ID
Temporary Colorado Driverâ??s License
Temporary Colorado ID

Or at least 2 of the following

Minimum of 1 from the group of IDâ??s below -
Out of State Driverâ??s License
Out of State ID
Passport, Military ID, Tribal ID

And a Minimum of 1 from the group below -
Work Identification/paycheck stub/W-2
Utility bill, medical/insurance bill or cable bill
The above items must show a Colorado residence

[canaguy27]

I would move there now if I knew I would qualify. I had my card in Cali for cronic pain management from a motorcycle accident but I don't that would qualify if Colorado. Be nice to know before making the move. I'm not sure if doctors can really do that but just a thought.

Cali would be your best bet. Colorado is going down fast.

[boaz]

Cali would be your best bet. Colorado is going down fast.

thanks for the tip, that sucks CO is much closer.

[HighPopalorum]

Don't mind the peanut gallery. Colorado is a great place to live for all kinds of reasons, including our progressive pot laws and relatively high amounts of economic and personal freedom.