Institutions that require proof of address, e.g. banks, have certain conditions that the document you submit must meet. For example, it must have your name, and this should match that in your government-issued identification. Also, the address in the document must be that of your current place of residence. Additionally, a recognized authority must send proof of address. The name, logo, and information about this authority must be present too. Lastly, your proof of address must be clearly dated. In most cases, you should submit it within 3 months. However, this period may vary from one institution to the other.