{"id":1084,"date":"2026-04-30T19:39:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T23:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boldgambler.com\/ca\/?post_type=ajuda&#038;p=1084"},"modified":"2026-04-30T19:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T23:39:05","slug":"submitting-proof-of-residence-canada","status":"publish","type":"ajuda","link":"https:\/\/boldgambler.com\/ca\/help\/my-account\/verification-kyc\/submitting-proof-of-residence-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"How to submit proof of residence to bookmakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-\">Verifying your <strong>proof of residence<\/strong> is a mandatory step to bet online in Canada. This confirms you are in a legal jurisdiction, such as <strong>Ontario<\/strong>, where the platform is licensed to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid delays, use one of these reliable documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Utility Bills:<\/strong> Hydro, water, or internet statements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Records:<\/strong> Bank or credit card statements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government Letters:<\/strong> Official correspondence from the <strong>Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your document must show your <strong>full name<\/strong>, <strong>current address<\/strong>, and an issue date within the last <strong>3 to 6 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the best results, upload an original <strong>PDF<\/strong> downloaded directly from your service provider. If you take a photo of a physical bill, ensure all <strong>four corners<\/strong> are visible and there is no glare from a camera flash. Most Canadian bookmakers will reject mobile screenshots to prevent fraud, so always use official documents or original digital files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\n    <h3 class=\"faq-title\"><span>\u2753<\/span> Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n    \n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\n        <summary><h4>Which documents are accepted as proof of residence in Canada?<\/h4><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n            Most Canadian sportsbooks accept <strong>utility bills (hydro, gas, water), internet bills, bank statements, or CRA letters<\/strong>. The document must clearly show your name and address.\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\n        <summary><h4>How old can my residency document be?<\/h4><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n            To ensure the information is current, your document must typically be issued within the last <strong>90 to 180 days (3 to 6 months)<\/strong>. Older documents will be rejected.\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\n        <summary><h4>Can I send a screenshot of my online bank account?<\/h4><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n            Generally, <strong>no<\/strong>. Most platforms reject screenshots. It is better to download the <strong>official PDF statement<\/strong> from your bank&#8217;s website and upload that file directly.\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need to verify your address? 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