Proof of Address Documents: What's Accepted Worldwide in 2026
Utility bill, bank statement, government letter — what is actually accepted varies wildly by country and regulator. Here is the current map.
Proof of address is the most country-specific step in any KYC flow. Document types that are gold standard in Germany are rejected outright in Brazil.
Universally accepted
- Recent utility bill (electricity, water, gas) — under 90 days
- Bank or credit card statement on issuer letterhead
- Government tax notice or municipal certificate
Commonly rejected
- Mobile phone bills (rejected by most EU MLR-regulated firms)
- Internet-only bills with no physical address
- Self-printed statements without bank branding
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