Acceptable Proof of Address Documents

To ensure the safety of our users and platform, Coinsquare follows strict KYC rules, which are outlined by FINTRAC. As a part of our obligations to FINTRAC, we are required to collect documents that help establish the jurisdiction in which our client resides during our verification process.

The information on the proof of address document you upload for verification purposes must match the information that you provided in the About Me section of your profile.

Please ensure that the document you submit contains the following information:

1. Your first & last name
2. Your address (with postal code)
3. Dated within the previous 4 months.

Below is a list of documents that are considered acceptable to prove residency:

Any of the following statements from the Federal, Provincial/Territorial or Municipal levels of government:

• Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions (CPP)
• Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid (T4E)
• Statement of Old Age Security (T4A)
• Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits (T4A)
• Statement of Remuneration Paid (T4)
• Notice of Assessment
• Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Notice
  • The actual cheque itself is NOT acceptable
• Digital Record of Employment (ROE)
  • Handwritten copies are NOT acceptable
• Canada Child Benefit Notice (CCB)
• Property Tax Assessment 
• Municipal Utilities Statement
• CRA Requirement to Pay Notice
• CRA Installment Reminder / Receipt
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits (T5007)
• Provincial/Territorial Vehicle Registration (only accepted if dated)

Any of the following statements from a bank, trust company or credit union:

• Bank Statement for a Chequing, Savings, Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Any Credit Card Statement
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF)
• Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan (RHOSP)
• Mortgage Statement

Any of the following utility bills:

• Water
• Hydro (Electricity)
• TV (Cable / Satellite)
•  Home Phone
• Internet

Any letter, transcript or bill issued by a Canadian university or college

Any letter, statement, bill or certificate issued by an insurance company registered in Canada:

• Home Insurance
• Tenant Insurance
• Auto Insurance i.e. “Pink Slip”
• Life Insurance

Note:

For a more detailed explanation on which personal information we gather and how we use, store and protect it you may refer to our Privacy Policy

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FINTRAC - Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada