SARS accepts any of these as proof of address, for a person or a company:
Utility account (rates and taxes, water, electricity, or gas)
Educational institution account
Co-op statement (for farmers)
Medical aid statement
Mortgage statement from a mortgage lender
Telephone account (landline or cellphone)
eToll account
SABC TV licence documentation
Major retail account
Motor vehicle licence documentation
Court order
Subpoena
Traffic fine
UIF or pension pay-out documentation
Life assurance document
Short-term insurance document
Health insurance document
Funeral policy document
Investment statement (shares, portfolio, or unit trust)
Current, valid lease agreement
Bank confirmation letter or statement (Registered Representative applications only)
Important notes
The document must be dated within the last 3 months.
It must show the physical address.
For personal proof, it must show your name — initials and surname, or first names and surname.
For company proof, it must show the company's registered name.
A lease agreement must be signed by both the lessor and the lessee.
Check the lease expiry date. If it has lapsed but the addendum states the rental is month-to-month, the lease is still accepted.
Where to go next
Whose name should it be in? That depends on your application — see Everything you need to know about SARS proof of address.
Can't get it in the right name? See What if you can't provide a SARS proof of address.