Acceptable proof of addresses

Documents to verify a business & director physical address

Please note we can not accept proof of address that is sent to a PO Box address .  

A document which must reflect company name/initials and surname, physical address or property descriptions (i.e. erf/stand numbers) and must be less than 3 months old.

Here is a list of valid documents that can be used to verify a physical residential address:

  • A utility bill, such as water, electricity or rates (less than 3 months) 
  • A bank statement or financial statement from a financial institution (less than 3 months old)
  • A copy of a signed lease agreement (by both parties), (less than 1-year-old)
  • A municipal rates and taxes invoice (less than 3 months old)
  • A mortgage statement from another financial institution, (less than 6 months old)
  • A telephone account, ie. a landline or cellphone account (less than 3 months old)
  • An official tax return/tax assessment (less than 1-year-old)
  • Official correspondence from the South African Revenue Services ("SARS") (less than 3 months old)
  • A recent life insurance policy issued by an insurance company
  • Correspondence from a body corporate or share– block association (less than 3 months old)
  • A valid television license document
  • A recent short–term insurance policy document or a short–term insurance renewal letter (less than 1-year-old)
  • A retail account statement/invoice (less than 3 months old)
  • A letter from a municipal representative (e.g. ward councillor), on the municipality's letterhead, confirming that an individual is permitted to reside on land managed/serviced by that municipality, bearing the stamp of the relevant municipal authority