The list of documents below are accepted as proof of residential address for New Zealand clients. The name and address must match the information you provided in your application form.
1.Utility bill (issued in the past 12 months)
You can upload a certified copy of a recent utility bill (issued in the past twelve months) for such services as water, electricity, gas, local council, strata, etc. We do not accept mobile phone bills, rental agreements or internet-service bills for proof of address.
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Valid proof of residential address must clearly include your full name, address, the date of issue and issuer.
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Valid proof of residential address should be dated within the last 12 months.
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Certified documents are photocopies of original identity documents that have been sighted and attested to by a trusted referee with approved wording. Any of the following people can be recognised as a trusted referee in New Zealand:
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The trusted referee must not be:
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related to you (eg cannot be a parent, child, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or cousin)
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your spouse or partner
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a person who lives at the same address as you
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a person involved in the transaction or business requiring the certification.
2.Government-issued letters (within 12 months)
You can upload a certified copy of a statement or letter issued by a government agency such as the Department of Internal Affairs, Inland Revenue, New Zealand Transport Agency etc.
Notes:
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Valid proof of residential address must clearly include your full name, address, the date of issue and issuer.
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Valid proof of residential address should be dated within the last 12 months.
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Certified documents are photocopies of original identity documents that have been sighted and attested to by a trusted referee with approved wording. Any of the following people can be recognised as a trusted referee in New Zealand:
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The trusted referee must not be:
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related to you (eg cannot be a parent, child, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or cousin)
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your spouse or partner
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a person who lives at the same address as you
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a person involved in the transaction or business requiring the certification.
3.Bank statement (within 12 months)
If you have opened accounts with a New Zealand bank, you can upload a certified copy of your most recent bank account statement (or transaction summary) which normally shows your name and address on the front page.
Notes:
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Valid proof of residential address must clearly include your full name, address, the date of issue and issuer.
-
Valid proof of residential address should be dated within the last 12 months.
-
Certified documents are photocopies of original identity documents that have been sighted and attested to by a trusted referee with approved wording. Any of the following people can be recognised as a trusted referee in New Zealand:
-
The trusted referee must not be:
-
related to you (eg cannot be a parent, child, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or cousin)
-
your spouse or partner
-
a person who lives at the same address as you
-
a person involved in the transaction or business requiring the certification.
