***UPDATE 01/03/2014***
Steph just got a call from Hampton PD. They are doing her application, despite her not filling in any phone numbers or "local" references. The only question that the detective had for her was that she filled in the date of application in the wrong place.
This almost sounds reasonable and acceptable. She returned the call and was on the phone for a total of 17 seconds to confirm that it was the date of application.
Glad it worked out.