A proof of residence is a document that verifies where you live and must have both your full name and your address printed on it. It is required by banks as a security measure to make sure that you are not lying about where you live. The following are some examples of documents that can be used as proof of residence:
- Utility bill
- Credit card statement
- Lease agreement
- Mortgage statement
- Tax form
- Car title or registration
- Insurance policy
Your proof of address needs to be clearly dated, and generally, banks will request that the document provided is dated within the last three months, but this rule can differ depending on the bank or the type of document you are submitting. In a bid to minimize fraud, banks will sometimes ask for two different pieces of proof of residence. If youre trying to get a library card, open a bank account, or renew your license at the DMV, youll need to provide proof of identity and address. Each organization has different requirements for acceptable proof of address documents, but common examples include utility bills, tax bills, bank statements, credit card bills, tenancy agreements, and employment letters. If you need a proof of residency letter, you can get one written and signed by someone else that acknowledges a specific person is a resident of the State or a mailing address.
