When Can the Substitute Address be Used?

  • Whenever a program participant is required by law to swear to or affirm the participant’s address, the participant may use the participant’s substitute address. T.C.A. §§ 40-38-602, 606.
  • Wherever a program participant is required by law to establish residency, the participant may use the participant’s substitute address. T.C.A. §§ 40-38-602, 606.
  • The substitute address may be used for motor vehicle records and may be printed on a drivers license. T.C.A. § 40-38-602.
  • The substitute address may also be used as your official mailing address for all public utilities and public utility service providers. T.C.A. §§ 40-38-602, 606.
  • Participants may also request that private entities use the substitute address, although they are not required to do so.