Q&A for How to Write a Letter Showing Proof of Residence for a Tenant

You can show the bank a receipt from the landlord.

Your parents can write a letter. Also, if you receive mail at their home, especially bills, those can give some legitimacy to your claim of residence.

It should not matter to the landlord to write a confirmation letter. If the landlord refuses, you might call the city law office where you live to verify that the landlord is allowed to rent out the property. For example, is it zoned residential? Does he or she have an occupancy certificate?

A letter that can provide proof of residency is typically a residence verification letter or proof of address letter, which can be issued by various entities. Common examples include a utility bill with your name and address, a lease agreement with your landlord’s signature, a bank statement or credit card statement showing your name and address, a government-issued document with your address, or a residence letter from your landlord or property management. This letter or document should display your full name and the address where you currently live.