Proof of residence in Québec (two documents are required)

Documents showing your current address are required as proof of residence in Québec, if such proof has not previously been provided to Retraite Québec.

You must provide 2 different documents from the list below. The documents must be issued in your name or in the name of your spouse if your spouse lives with you at the same address.

Accepted documents:

  • deed of purchase of residential property
  • home insurance policy
  • attestation from an employer
  • proof of registration at an educational institution in Québec
  • lease (all pages)
  • municipal or school tax notices invoice from an Internet, cable or telephone service provider
  • invoice from an energy supplier (heating, electricity)
  • letter from the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec confirming eligibility for the Québec Health Insurance Plan
  • letter from Emploi-Québec confirming your status as a beneficiary under the Social Assistance Program or the Social Solidarity Program
  • Québec driver's license.

Information on documents provided as proof

When documents provided as proof are required, you can send clear and legible copies of the documents online. If necessary, we may request the original documents or certified true copies.