Proof of address (PoA) is a type of document that companies require when they need to comply with regulations to confirm a customer’s current residential address. A valid PoA should have the name, current residential address, and the issuing authority’s contact details.
This document is required for the proof of address verification process, which is often conducted online and requires users to provide a photo or a PDF file of a recent PoA document (dated in the last three months) to verify its authenticity. Some companies compare the address data with previously provided information and conduct additional database checks to ensure that the address is genuine.