Rent-paid certificate

Proof that a tenant paid rent for a given period. Fill the form, download the PDF.

LEDGRA

Rent-Paid Certificate

Issued 2026-07-25
Total rent paid
$0.00
Paid Monthly
Tenant(s)
Property address
Period from
Period to
Issued by (landlord)
I, the undersigned landlord, certify that the tenant(s) named above paid rent in the total amount of $0.00 for the property at the address above during the period to .
Landlord signature
Date issued

When tenants need proof of rent paid

A rent-paid certificate is a simple written statement from a landlord confirming that a tenant paid rent for a specific property during a specific period, and the total amount paid.

Tenants typically ask for one in a few generic situations:

  • Applying for a new rental — the next landlord wants proof of on-time payment history.
  • Applying for a mortgage or loan — lenders sometimes count rent as a payment history reference.
  • Personal records — tenants keeping their own year-end summary of housing costs.
  • References — a written record to attach to a rental reference or background check.

This is a general-purpose document. It is a template, not legal or tax advice. If a tenant needs a specific government or tax form, they should use the exact form required by that agency.