Address proof documents that are accepted in India include standard utility bills as well as other less conventional options.
That said, the specific address-proof options available to you will vary depending on the situation. We’ll discuss the various options below and will also answer several common questions we get asked on this topic.
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Table of Contents
- Address Proof Documents
- What Issued Documents Are Considered Legal Proof of Address?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Do You Want Help Opening Bank Accounts?
Address Proof Documents
Address proof documents that are accepted in India for address verification vary by financial institution and government office. That said, depending on the specific reason for providing proof of address, you may find that you have a wide range of valid address proofs available to you.
For example, address proof for official purposes can often accept an Aadhaar card, voter registration card, driving license, passport, passport of the spouse, post office passbook, property tax assessment, property registration, and of course utility bills.
That said, each financial institution will have different types of address verification that they are willing to accept. This is usually the case due to different internal policies and address proof guidelines.
However, it’s important to note that if you are searching for acceptable address proof for financial institutions in India, you usually need to meet other document requirements as well. The additional requirements typically include identity verification documents.
Alternatively, if you are looking for address proof for government agencies, such as address proof for residency, you may be required to provide identity verification documents and proof of date of birth documents.
With this in mind, regardless of the specific address verification process that you are pursuing, there are usually a number of accepted address documents to choose from. And, if you are unsure which document submission for address proof best suits your needs, you can always clarify with the financial institution or agency that you are applying to.
Here are two examples of basic address proofs.
Passport Documents
In India, an individual’s passport can be accepted as proof of address. However, additionally, the passport of an individual’s spouse can also be accepted as proof of address.
Driving License
A driving license in India is also accepted as proof of address, along with a wide range of other government documents, including an Aadhar Card, voter registration card, property tax assessment, and more.
What Issued Documents Are Considered Legal Proof of Address?
The issued documents that are considered legal proof of address include government-issued identification cards, government-issued certificates, municipal certificates income tax assessment orders, utility bills, and property tax statements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a few of the most common questions we receive from people looking into what address-proof documents are. If you have further questions you would like to ask our team, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Is an Aadhaar Card an Address Proof?
Yes, an Aadhaar card is a proof of address in India. In fact, in addition to being a proof of address, an Aadhaar card is also a proof of identification.
How Do I Make My Address Proof?
In order to obtain address proof, you will need to get a copy of one of the accepted address proof documents that your financial institution or government agency that you are dealing with requires.
How Can I Get Address Proof Online?
To get address proof online, you can use your online bank account to print a statement with your full legal name and residential address. Alternatively, you may be able to access property tax, income tax, and other online assessments that include both your name and your address.
Is PAN Card a ID Proof?
Yes, a PAN card is proof of identity in India. That said, a PAN card is not valid address proof because it does not include an address.
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