Skip to main content

Proof of Address: Acceptable Documentation

Please note that Stake's compliance team reserves the right to request any documentation at any given time.

You can use any of the documents below to prove your address. Your name and home address must be clearly visible, and the document should be the most recent one you have.

Documents that can be issued in Canada or outside Canada:

  • Utility bill

    • E.g. electricity, water, phone or internet bills
      ​

  • Government benefits statement

    • Or another statement or certificate from a government body
      ​

  • Insurance document

    • E.g. home, auto or life insurance
      ​

  • Investment account statement

    • E.g. RRSP
      ​

  • Record of Employment
    ​

  • Government photo ID that shows your address

    • E.g. driver's licence
      ​

  • School document

    • Must show your name, address and a student number (current students only)

Documents that must be issued in Canada:

  • Property tax assessment issued by a municipality
    ​

  • Provincially issued vehicle registration
    ​

  • Pension plan statement
    ​

  • Canada 411 (the Canadian telephone directory)
    ​

  • Canadian credit file in existence for at least six months
    ​

  • Product from a Canadian credit bureau or other third party, with two tradelines in existence for at least six months
    ​

Unacceptable documents:

  • Documents showing a post office box (PO Box) or general delivery address
    ​

  • Purchase receipts
    ​

  • Medical bills
    ​

Your documentation must comply with the following criteria:

  • Submit an original photograph or PDF of the documents. Screenshots will not be accepted.
    ​

  • Ensure your complete name and address are clearly visible.
    ​

  • The name of the issuing entity and the date of issue must be displayed.
    ​

  • The entire document must be visible in the image.
    ​

  • The address must be your physical residential address in Alberta.

Need Assistance? If you have any questions or need further clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support team. We are here to assist you with any inquiries you may have.

Did this answer your question?