Proof of Address
Individual — POA Requirements
Accepted Document Types
(Usually issued within the last 3 months unless stated otherwise)
- Utility bills (electricity, water, gas, internet, landline phone — no mobile bills in some jurisdictions)
- Bank / Credit card statements
- Government-issued correspondence (tax letters, social benefits, court documents)
- Residence registration / certificate of domicile
- Lease / Tenancy agreement (signed and currently valid)
- Local authority bill (municipal or property tax)
- Insurance policy with address (home/health/vehicle — insurer-issued)
- Driver’s license or National ID card (if includes full residential address and is current)
Requirements & Format Rules
Must show:
- Full legal name matching the onboarding profile
- Residential address (no PO boxes unless jurisdictionally permitted)
- Document date
- Issuer name/logo
- Clear color scan/photo or PDF, JPEG, size limit: 3MB
- Entire document must be visible (no cropping / partial images)
- No screenshots unless platform explicitly allows
Business — POA Requirements
Accepted Documents (Proof of Operating / Registered Address)
- Certificate of Incorporation with registered address
- Business license showing address
- Recent utility bill (business premises)
- Bank statement in the business name
- Lease agreement for business premises
- Tax authority letter or VAT certificate with address
- Company registry extract (dated within last 3 or 6 months)
- Commercial property insurance document
Requirements & Rules
Must show:
- Legal entity name
- Full registered business address
- Date issued (within last 3 or 6 months depending on jurisdiction)
- Official issuer
Must be a corporate-issued document
If using a registered agent address:
- Additional evidence may be required (e.g., mail-forwarding agreement, agent confirmation)
If multiple locations exist:
- Registered office address is prioritized for compliance
Updated about 1 month ago
