Proof of residence affidavit

Banking & identity

Start with the service that asked for proof of your address. For a replacement driving licence card, check the bill and informal settlement directions below. A customs application has its own account examples. Kouga residents can review local utility and councillor options. These routes cover specific situations, so check with the receiving office about your case.

Prepare your affidavit

No account needed. Your answers are used for this request. Save to your account only when you choose to.

Do not sign before the commissioner of oaths. Review your statement and sign in their presence. This PDF is not signed or certified.

Official downloads

Get the current form from the official source:

Replace lost driving licence | South African Government www.gov.za

Proof of address www.kouga.gov.za

Customs Registration, Licensing and Accreditation: Required supporting documents for appli... www.sars.gov.za

How to use it

When the utility bill is in another person’s name If the utility bill is not in your name, the owner of the bill must make an affidavit declaring that you live at the address and the utility bill must be attached to the affidavit.
If you stay at an informal settlement If you stay at an informal settlement, you must bring a letter with an official date stamp from the ward councillor confirming your postal and residential address.

Document checklist

Replacement driving licence card Is your address proof for a replacement driving licence card application?
Customs application Is your address proof for a customs registration, licensing and accreditation application?
Kouga resident Are you a Kouga resident seeking proof of address?

Questions & answers

Can a utility bill in another person’s name support a replacement card application?

Yes, but the bill owner must make the affidavit and the utility bill must be attached. This direction applies to a replacement driving licence card application.

What if my customs address document is not in my name?

The customs examples cover documents issued to the applicant. Check with the receiving office about your situation before relying on a different document.

Must a Kouga councillor issue a personal affidavit?

No. Councillors were not obliged to issue personal affidavits verifying addresses. Ask the councillor whether they can assist before relying on this option.

What can I do if an institution refuses a Kouga personal affidavit?

If any institution refuses to accept this personal affidavit, there is nothing further the municipality or councillors can do. Ask the institution which other address document it will accept.

Does the Kouga utility account guidance apply everywhere?

The utility account guidance here concerns Kouga residents. If you live elsewhere, check the instructions from the service requesting proof of address.