The proof of address is part of Binance’s identity verification process. Once you register an account with Binance, you will be asked to upload documents to verify your identity and comply with your region and/or country’s regulations: Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA).
In this article, we explain how to prove your address and how to upload it successfully so that you can pass identity verification.
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To verify your account, we are required to collect one or two documents from you: Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA). We can only verify your identity when you provide the required documents. The Proof of Address is a document that validates your address. During account verification, you will be asked to enter your full name and residential address and upload a document proving this is where you live.
The document you upload must meet specific criteria to be eligible as proof of your address. It must be issued in your name and match the name of the Binance account owner — or, if you are verifying a corporate account, the name of the related party).
The validity period:
| Individual account verification | |
| 6 months | All countries not mentioned below, unless otherwise stated on the document (up to 1 year)
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| 6 months | Binance Japan, Binance Kazakhstan, France |
| 3 months | Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Sweden Binance BH/GCC (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa), Binance FZE (Dubai) |
| 2 months | India |
The Proof of Address must contain the following information:
The Proof of Address documents is recommended to be provided in PDF format; however, screenshots and scanned copies (in color) are also accepted if the following conditions are met:
*Please note that photocopied documents are not acceptable.
You need to upload a copy of the document showing your full name, which clearly indicates: your residential address, the date of issuance, and the name of the issuer.
Utility and service
Bank/Approved financial institution documentation
Government issued documents
Others
Government portals banks links for downloading documents & certificates
In general, you cannot use the following documents as Proof of Address:
When uploading a document, please note: