Will U.S brokers accept a utility bill as a proof of residency if it is not registered in my name?

External question — Personal Finance Stack Exchange Author: huab Original post: https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/140330 License: CC BY-SA 4.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Adaptation: HTML converted to plain text; contact email addresses removed. Will U.S brokers accept a utility bill as a proof of residency-address (when opening account) if it is not registered in my name?

External answer — Personal Finance Stack Exchange Author: Nosjack Original post: https://money.stackexchange.com/a/140332 License: CC BY-SA 4.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Adaptation: HTML converted to plain text; contact email addresses removed. Ultimately, only your broker can answer this question. I would ask them directly. Most proof-of-residence documents require both the address and your name. If your name is not on the utility bill then they probably won't accept it. Your best bet is to provide a government ID, some sort of school enrollment document (if you are a minor or at college), or a pay-stub. Again, it has to include both your address and your name.