A life-long Alaska resident called the Ombudsman to complain about the Department of Fish and Game’s use of the Permanent Fund Dividend recipient list as proof of residency for senior licenses. He said, since he does not apply for a PFD, he was unable to get a senior license with ADF&G. The complainant’s perception was not entirely accurate. The agency does not require applicants for the senior license to apply for and receive a PFD. However, on the application form, one of the questions is whether the applicant received a dividend the year prior to applying for the license. ADF&G asks about the PFD because it allows the agency to readily verify the applicant’s residency, which is required for the senior license. However, an applicant does not need to apply for or receive a dividend to get the senior license. There are other forms of proof a senior can submit as proof of residency. The Ombudsman clarified for the complainant the application process and documentation process and encouraged him to work with the agency to obtain the benefit card. (A2015-1015)