Address verification
Verify candidate address history with supporting evidence
Build a documented residential address history and review supporting proof of address for each address provided by the candidate. AuthNTick helps organisations collect, review and document candidate address information as part of a structured background screening process.
ADDRESS HISTORY SUMMARY
- Five years covered
- Yes
- Timeline overlaps
- None
- Review flags
- None
- Addresses reviewed
- 2
VERIFICATION RESULTS
4 Sep 2024 — Present
- Evidence type
- Utility bill
- Name matches
- Yes
- Address matches
- Yes
- Verification method
- Address API
- Address API status
- Resolved
21 Sep 2021 — 3 Sep 2024
- Evidence type
- Bank statement
- Name matches
- Partial
- Address matches
- Yes
- Verification method
- Document review
- Address API status
- Manual
- Structured candidate collection
- Supporting evidence
- Human review
- Documented results
Residential address verification
What is an address verification check?
An Address Verification Check helps organisations establish and review a candidate’s residential address history using candidate-supplied information and supporting evidence.
From current and previous addresses to name matching and reviewer notes, AuthNTick brings collection and assessment together in one workflow. Each address receives its own outcome in a structured Address Check Result.
- Current and previous residential addresses
- Residence dates, countries and timeline gaps
- Supporting proof-of-address documents
- Recognised address validation, where supported
- Manual entry for Australian and overseas addresses
- Candidate declaration and consent
- Name and address matching against evidence
- Verification method, outcome and reviewer notes
How address verification works
From candidate history to documented results
A guided candidate journey, followed by AuthNTick assessment of each address and its evidence.
- 01Current address
Enter country, residential address and move-in date.
- 02Build address history
Add previous addresses and account for missing periods.
- 03Upload proof of address
Add evidence for each address, then review and consent to submission.
- 04AuthNTick review
Compare candidate information with supporting evidence.
- 05Address Check Result
Receive a documented outcome for each address reviewed.
Step 1 · Current address
Start with where the candidate lives now
The candidate enters their country, residential address and move-in date. Where supported, address data can match or resolve the entry.
Australian addresses can use the supported lookup workflow. If an address cannot be located, the candidate can enter it manually. A matched address is recognised by the address service; it is not proof of the candidate’s residence.
Manual entry also supports international addresses, including address lines, city or suburb, state or province, postcode or ZIP and residence dates. Overseas evidence is reviewed within available source limitations.
- Country
- Australia
- Residential address
- 42 Example Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia
Can’t find your address? Enter it manually
- Moved in
- 04/09/2024
Matched means the address was recognised. Supporting evidence is still needed to assess residence.
ADDRESS HISTORY COVERAGE
5 years of address history required
22 Sep 2021 — 22 Sep 2026
5 years covered
18 Example Road, Auckland
New Zealand
21 Sep 2021 — 3 Sep 2024
Still needed: 22 Sep 2021 — 3 Sep 2024
The candidate was asked to add the address for this period.Step 2 · Build the address history
Account for the whole residential period
Candidates add previous residential addresses until the required address-history period is covered. The workflow makes missing periods visible and asks for the address where the candidate lived during those dates.
When the required dates are accounted for, the workflow shows “Address history complete”. Coverage is about the dates supplied; evidence still needs to be reviewed.
AuthNTick’s current workflow collects five years of history. This is not a universal legal requirement or a period required by AS 4811:2022 for every candidate. Screening scope should reflect role risk and organisational policy. Discuss different requirements with our team.
Step 3 · Supporting evidence
Proof of address for each residence
Candidates upload supporting evidence against each address, select a document type and record its issue date. This keeps the evidence connected to the residence it is intended to support.
Examples include a utility bill, bank statement, lease or tenancy agreement, government correspondence, council rates notice, insurance document or a driver licence showing an address.
Other documents showing the candidate’s name and address may be supplied for review. Acceptance depends on the screening requirements and circumstances. Uploading a document does not mean it has been accepted as proof.
The candidate sees which documents have been added before moving to review.
42 Example Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia
4 Sep 2024 — Present
18 Example Road, Auckland, New Zealand
21 Sep 2021 — 3 Sep 2024
42 Example Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia
4 Sep 2024 — Present
18 Example Road, Auckland, New Zealand
21 Sep 2021 — 3 Sep 2024
Step 4 · Review and submit
Review the timeline. Confirm the consent.
Before submission, candidates can review current and previous addresses, residence periods, document types and uploaded evidence together.
The candidate confirms that their residential address history is complete and accurate and consents to AuthNTick verifying the information and supporting documents supplied.
Details can be corrected before submission. Submitting an address check begins screening review; it does not automatically establish proof of residence.
AuthNTick review
Assess the evidence behind each address
AuthNTick reviews the supplied history and documents, compares them with the candidate’s information and records the basis for each address outcome.
- Candidate-entered and formatted addresses, where available
- Address validation status and residence period
- Evidence supplied and document type
- Whether the name on evidence matches the candidate
- Whether the address on evidence matches the entry
- Verification method and result
- Review timestamp and reviewer notes
The workflow can record Address API or Document review as the verification method, depending on the address and available information. Other supported review methods may be recorded where applicable.
Name and address matches can be recorded as Yes, Partial or No. Reviewer notes give context, including name variations or evidence limitations. If further details or documents are needed, the check can be returned for Correction Required.
Even when the method is recorded as Address API, the residence outcome is based on the supporting evidence reviewed.
Current address
42 Example Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia4 Sep 2024 — Present
- Name on evidence matches candidate
- Yes
- Address on evidence matches entry
- Yes
- Verification method
- Address API
- Result
- Verified
Address resolved and supporting utility bill reviewed.
Previous address
18 Example Road, Auckland, New Zealand21 Sep 2021 — 3 Sep 2024
- Name on evidence matches candidate
- Partial
- Address on evidence matches entry
- Yes
- Verification method
- Document review
- Result
- Partially verified
Supporting document reviewed; name variation identified.
Address Check Result
Clear, documented verification results
After review, AuthNTick generates an Address Check Result that summarises the address history and the verification outcome for each address.
Address History Summary
The report shows whether five years are covered, whether timeline overlaps or review flags are present, and how many addresses were reviewed.
Verification Results
Each address has its own residence period, result, evidence type and filename, name and address matching, verification method, address validation status and formatted address where available. Review timestamps and notes retain the assessment context.
Different addresses can receive different outcomes. A Verified current address and a Partially verified previous address can appear in the same report. Read each outcome with its evidence and notes.
Address supported by the evidence reviewed.
Some information supported, with limitations.
Available evidence is insufficient.
A difference requires attention.
No outcome guarantees that every address associated with a person has been identified. The check does not establish property ownership.
Explore the employer’s guide to address verification or read the screening terms and limitations.
ADDRESS HISTORY SUMMARY
- Five years covered
- Yes
- Timeline overlaps
- None
- Review flags
- None
- Addresses reviewed
- 2
VERIFICATION RESULTS
4 Sep 2024 — Present
- Evidence type
- Utility bill
- Name matches
- Yes
- Address matches
- Yes
- Verification method
- Address API
- Address API status
- Resolved
- Evidence file
- example-utility-bill.pdf
- Formatted address
- 42 Example Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia
- Reviewed at
- 22 Sep 2026, 10:00 am AEST
Address resolved and supporting utility bill reviewed.
21 Sep 2021 — 3 Sep 2024
- Evidence type
- Bank statement
- Name matches
- Partial
- Address matches
- Yes
- Verification method
- Document review
- Address API status
- Manual
- Evidence file
- example-bank-statement.pdf
- Formatted address
- Manual entry
- Reviewed at
- 22 Sep 2026, 10:00 am AEST
Supporting document reviewed; name variation identified.
Why verify address history?
Make residential information easier to review
Keep candidate claims, supporting evidence and review outcomes in a structured record for employee background screening and pre-employment screening.
An address check does not prove identity, criminal history, employment history or suitability on its own. It supports the broader screening purpose.
- Create a documented residential history
- Identify gaps in candidate-provided timelines
- Compare supporting evidence with supplied information
- Support identity and background screening workflows
- Maintain a structured screening record
- Identify discrepancies requiring further review
Risk-based screening
Fit the check to the role and organisation
Address verification can form part of a broader risk-based employment screening program aligned with the principles of AS 4811:2022.
A structured process helps organisations collect residential history, supporting evidence and candidate consent where these form part of their screening requirements. Scope, policies and review decisions remain organisation-specific.
Read about AS 4811:2022 workforce screening and explore other background checks.
One input into a broader screening process
The report should not be the sole basis for an employment, engagement, licensing, regulatory or suitability decision.
The customer remains responsible for its final decision in accordance with applicable laws, internal policies and the screening purpose.
An Address Verification Check is a point-in-time review of residential information and available evidence. Read the findings, limitations and relevant context before making a decision.
Frequently asked questions
What is an address verification check?
An address verification check reviews a candidate’s residential history, residence dates and supporting proof-of-address evidence. AuthNTick records review information and an outcome for each address in a structured Address Check Result.
How many years of address history are required?
AuthNTick’s current candidate workflow collects five years of residential history. This is not a universal legal requirement or a period required by AS 4811:2022 for every candidate. Organisations should determine their screening scope based on role risk and policy and discuss different requirements with our team.
What documents can be used as proof of address?
Examples include utility bills, bank statements, lease or tenancy agreements, government correspondence, council rates notices, insurance documents and a driver licence showing an address. Accepted evidence depends on the screening requirements and circumstances. Selecting a document type or uploading a file does not mean it has been accepted as proof.
Does an Address API match prove someone lives at an address?
No. An Address API can help determine whether an address exists or is recognisable. It does not establish that the candidate currently lives, or previously lived, there. The address verification outcome is based on supporting evidence reviewed by AuthNTick.
What happens if an address cannot be automatically validated?
The candidate can enter the address manually and provide supporting evidence. The review records the available validation information and the method used. A manual or unresolved address is not automatically a failed residence verification.
What does “Partially verified” mean?
Some information is supported, but the evidence does not fully support all details reviewed. Read the name and address matching fields, verification method and reviewer notes to understand the limitation. Different addresses in one report can receive different outcomes.
Can overseas addresses be included?
Yes. Manual entry supports international addresses, including country, address lines, city or suburb, state or province, postcode or ZIP and residence dates. Evidence is reviewed within available source limitations; AuthNTick does not independently verify every overseas address against an authoritative international database.
What happens if the supporting document does not fully match the candidate’s information?
The reviewer can record Yes, Partial or No for name and address matching, add notes and assign an appropriate address outcome. Further details or documents may be requested through the Correction Required check workflow. A mismatch needs context and is not automatically evidence of dishonesty.
Does an address check replace other background checks?
No. Address verification is one input into broader screening. It does not establish identity, property ownership, criminal history, employment history or suitability on its own, and the report should not be the sole basis for a customer’s decision.
How does address verification support AS 4811:2022 screening?
Address verification can form part of a broader risk-based employment screening program aligned with the principles of AS 4811:2022. Structured history, evidence, consent and review records support this process. Appropriate scope and decisions depend on the organisation’s policies and screening purpose; alignment is not certification of this individual check.
Address verification
Verify address history with confidence
Collect candidate address history, review supporting evidence and receive structured verification results in one connected workflow.