Acceptable proof of New Brunswick residency

Documents used from this list must reflect the address being used for the driver’s licence or identification card.

When applying for or changing the address on your New Brunswick Driver’s Licence or Identification Card, you must submit the following items in person at a Service New Brunswick office:

  • at least two documents from the table below
  • two documents issued by the same agency will not be accepted.
  • all documents provided must be the most recent issuance.
  • proof of name change, if applicable (ex. marriage certificate, divorce papers, Certificate of Name Change)

Please note: documents used from this list must reflect the address being used for the driver’s licence or identification card.

Document Type Required Information
Utility bill (phone, internet, electricity, cable, water/sewer or a home heating fuel invoice such oil, natural gas, propane, etc.)
  • A current utility bill from most recent billing cycle (monthly, quarterly or semi-annually)
  • Must contain name of applicant or legal guardian.
  • Two months of the same type of bill are not accepted.
  • Bundled services count as one document.
Residential lease 
  • Must be completed and signed by landlord and tenant
Property tax bill or notice of assessment
  • Must be current year’s tax bill or notice of assessment
Land title document
 
Mortgage documents
  • Must be from a bank or lawyer’s office. Documents for a transfer of property that has not yet been completed cannot be accepted.
Benefit confirmation issued by the Government of Canada/ personal Income tax 
  • Can include Universal Child Care Benefit; Employment Insurance; GST/HST Credit; Canada Pension Plan
  • Must be current year
  • Documents must be issued by Canada Revenue Agency
New Brunswick Social Development 
  • New Brunswick Social Development Health Card
  • Social Development Residence Confirmation
Employment confirmation
  • Pay stub, T4 or letter from employer
Insurance policy / Liability insurance card
  • Home insurance policy
  • Auto insurance policy or original insurance card.
Firearms Possession card
  • Must include accompanying letter showing name and address