Proving Residency: Acceptable Documents You Can Get Today

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Whether you're opening a bank account, trying to get a new driver's license or other ID, or just seeking access to government benefits or services, chances are you'll need to provide proof of your address. At a minimum, this is a document that has your full legal name and address printed on it—but not just any document will do! Check out the list below so you can quickly pull together the documents you'll need.

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Paycheck Stub

Use the check stub from your most recent paycheck to prove your address.

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Tax Forms

A tax form dated within the past 12 months provides proof of residency.

Lease or Mortgage Statement

Any residential contract can be used to prove where you live.

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Bank Statement

Your bank statement has your full name and address on it.

Billing Statement or Official Letter

Any letter from a business or government agency proves your address.

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Car Title or Registration

If your car is registered in your name, use that as proof of address.

Current Insurance Policy

Any insurance policy with your full name and address proves residency.

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Voter Registration Card

Register to vote online and wait for your card in the mail.

Government Account Statement

Request a statement from Social Security or another government agency.

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Change of Address Postal Confirmation

Register a change of address with the postal service if you

Immigration Documents

Current, valid immigration documents qualify if they include your address.

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Documents from Family Members

Letters addressed to family members work if you live with them.

Student ID or School Transcript

If you

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Letter of Residency

Provide a letter from the facility where you

Affidavit of Residency

Fill out an official affidavit form and sign it in the presence of a notary.

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While they might be acceptable forms of identification to prove who you are, you typically can't use documents such as passports, insurance cards, or birth certificates as proof of address or residency because they don't display your current address. [11] X Research source

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  1. ↑https://www.in.gov/bmv/files/BMV_Documentation_List.pdf
  2. ↑https://dmv.colorado.gov/proof-address
  3. ↑https://dmv.colorado.gov/proof-address
  4. ↑https://thelibrary.org/about/identification.cfm
  5. ↑https://www.in.gov/bmv/files/BMV_Documentation_List.pdf
  6. ↑https://www.in.gov/bmv/files/BMV_Documentation_List.pdf
  7. ↑https://dmv.colorado.gov/proof-address
  8. ↑https://publicsafety.ohio.gov/static/bmv2336.pdf
  9. ↑https://coloradosupremecourt.com/PDF/UPL/Notary%20or%20notario%20whats%20the%20difference_English.pdf
  1. ↑https://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/notariopublicoarticle.shtml
  2. ↑https://moneyfacts.co.uk/banking/guides/can-you-open-an-account-without-proof-of-address/

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