Document type 

Validity period

Utility bill for services to a fixed address (e.g. an internet, water, electricity bill etc.) 

not older than 3 months 

Bank statement (Official bank document bearing bank stamp. Electronic generated stamps are  accepted)

not older than 3 months 

Municipal rates and taxes invoice 

not older than 3 months 

Levy statement 

not older than 3 months 

Mortgage statement 

not older than 3 months 

Cellular or telephone invoice 

not older than 3 months 

Investment statement 

not older than 3 months 

Payslip or salary advice 

not older than 3 months 

Retail or credit account statement (e.g. Woolworths, Foschini, Ackermans etc.) 

not older than 3 months 

Letter from municipal representative on municipality’s original letterhead which confirms a  person is permitted to reside on land. The official letter should be stamped and signed by the  municipal authority.

not older than 6 months 

Official SARS document 

not older than 12 months 

Insurance policy 

not older than 12 months 

Government issued documents (e.g. traffic fine, court order, subpoena, UIF, pension fund etc.) 

not older than 12 months 

Educational institution registration letter on official letterhead (university, technikon, college or tertiary etc.)

not older than 12 months 

Medical aid statement or policy 

not older than 12 months 

Lease or rental agreement 

current and unexpired

Television licence 

current and unexpired

Motor vehicle licence 

current and unexpired

Cohabitation declaration from another natural person (Deponent), who shares the address  with such a person. Identity document and acceptable proof of address of the Deponent must be attached to the cohabitation declaration form.