Proof of Address

[mr ploppy]

I've read many posts of procedures where one has to provide proof of address, and it always seems to say that you need a utility bill. Is this the only proof of address that the French accept? If not, what other forms of proof are acceptable?

[AnOther]

Is this just a question on a quiet Saturday afternoon or is there some specific reason for asking, it could save some unnecessary beating around the bush [;-)]

[mr ploppy]

No, I have a genuine reason for asking. We're going to be renting a property, but the utilities are included in our rent, so we'll not have a utility bill to show anyone. I've seen many instances of needing to provide proof of address, for example to open a bank account, where it says to show your utility bill. Just wondering what we'd do in our case.

[Clair]

Proof of address accepted:

•  household insurance
•  rental invoice
•  rental contract

•  tax bill (certificat d'imposition or of non-imposition)

If the proof is not established in your name, you must submit a

attestation d'hébergement

sur l'honneur (sample HERE) hand-written by your landlord.

This is valid only if the

person also provides a photocopy of his ID card and a proof of address. The address mentioned on the ID must be the same as that

on the proof of address.

[Pickles]

I believe that your rental agreement (bail), when signed, can be used as proof of address.

(sorry, posted simultaneously with Clair's more comprehensive and more useful posting; couldn't delete)

Regards

Pickles

[AnOther]

I suspected this might your situation and what was behind the question [;-)]