Proof of Residency in Alberta

Qualified Proof of Address Documents:

Here is a list of accepted documents that you can use as proof of address when applying for your driver’s licence in Alberta:

1. Utility Bill (dated within the last 90 days):
   • Electricity, gas, water, or heating bill.
2. Bank Statement (dated within the last 90 days):
   • Must be from a financial institution and show your name and address.
3. Lease Agreement or Rental Agreement:
   • A current lease or rental agreement that includes your name and address.
4. Government or Official Document:
   • Any document from a provincial, territorial, or federal government agency that includes your name and address (e.g., a tax return, Canada Revenue Agency document, or pension statement).
   • SIN is not allowed because it contains confidential information on it.
5. Pay Stub or Employment Record:
   • A recent pay stub or employment document showing your name and address.
6. Insurance Documents:
   • A home or auto insurance statement that includes your name and address.
7. Alberta Health Care Card or Other Provincial Health Services Documents (dated within the last 90 days):
   • A provincial health insurance card showing your address or a document from a health care provider.
8. School or College Enrollment Document:
   • A document from an educational institution that includes your name and address.
9. Mortgage Statement or Property Tax Bill:
   • A statement showing ownership of your residence, such as a mortgage document or property tax assessment.
10. Alberta Income Support or Social Assistance Documents:

• A document from a social assistance program showing your name and address.

Important Notes:

• Must be recent: Many of these documents must be dated within the last 90 days (for example, utility bills, bank statements, etc.).

Matching Information: The name and address on your proof of residency must match the details you provide in your application for a driver’s licence.