Proof of Address Overview

Proof of Address (PoA) verification allows you to verify a user’s residential address through official documents. This feature simplifies the address verification process, enabling users to capture or upload documents that confirm their address.

How it works

Didit’s Proof of Address Verification delivers a robust solution for verifying a user’s residential address through official documentation. Our solution combines advanced AI, computer vision, and comprehensive security checks to provide fast, reliable address verification at scale.

Intelligent Document Capture

Users can verify their address through:

Method	Description
Auto Capture	Our AI automatically detects optimal document positioning and captures automatically at the perfect moment
Upload Option	Users can upload existing documents in various formats (PDF, JPG, PNG)
Multi-Page Support	Seamlessly handles multi-page documents like bank statements

Advanced Data Extraction & Verification

Powerful processing capabilities:

High-precision OCR for extracting address information
Intelligent document classification to identify document types
Name matching with identity documents for cross-verification
Issue date extraction and validation against configured requirements
Format and pattern matching for all address fields

Comprehensive Validation

Our AI-powered system performs extensive checks:

Check	Description
Document Authenticity	Verification of document legitimacy
Tamper Detection	Image integrity analysis to detect manipulation
Address Standardization	Formatting and normalizing address fields
Geocoding	Providing location coordinates from the extracted address
Language Detection	Identifying and validating document language

Seamless Results Delivery

Access verification results through multiple channels:

Real-time dashboard updates
Instant webhook notifications
RESTful API integration
Comprehensive reports with detailed verification session information

Document Requirements

To ensure successful address verification, documents should meet these criteria:

Accepted Document Types

The following table lists the accepted document types and their respective subtypes. All documents must be issued within the last 3 months unless otherwise specified.

Document Type	Subtypes
Utility Bill	Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Gas Bill, Internet Bill, Phone Bill, Cable TV Bill, Satellite TV Bill, Trash Collection Bill, Sewage Bill, Heating Bill, Combined Utilities Bill, Municipal Services Bill
Bank Statement	Account Statement, Credit Card Statement, Bank Letter Confirming Address, Mortgage Statement, Loan Statement, Savings Account Statement, Checking Account Statement, Investment Account Statement, Business Account Statement, Credit Union Statement, Debit Card Statement, Line of Credit Statement
Government-Issued Document	Tax Assessment, Voter Registration Card, ID document, Residency Certificate, Government Letter/Notification, Census Letter, Individual Registration Certificate, Property Tax Bill, Vehicle Registration, Social Security Statement, Unemployment Benefits Letter, Disability Benefits Letter, Pension Statement, Court Summons, Jury Duty Notice, Municipal Permit, Immigration Document
Other Proof of Address	Lease Agreement, Rental Agreement, Employer Letter Confirming Address, Insurance Policy Document, School Enrollment Letter, Notarized Affidavit of Address, Solicitor Letter Confirming Address, Student Loan Statement, Court Document Confirming Address, Homeowners Insurance Policy, Renters Insurance Policy, Auto Insurance Policy, Health Insurance Statement, Medical Bill, Hospital Bill, Subscription Service Bill, Gym Membership Statement, Property Management Letter, Homeowners Association Statement, University Transcript, College Enrollment Verification, Payroll Stub, Employment Verification Letter, Retirement Account Statement, Brokerage Account Statement

Didit proof of address accepted document types — utility bills, bank and government statements

General Requirements

Valid document within 90 days of issue date
Physically intact (free from damage, scratches, or stains)
Complete address information clearly visible
Document issuer name and logo visible
Name on document should match the user’s verified identity
Different from ID document (cannot be the same document used for ID verification)

Image Requirements

Original document captured in real-time or high-quality scan
Supported formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Maximum file size: 15MB
Full-color image with all corners visible
No digital editing or manipulation
All pages included for multi-page documents

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