Document upload is one of three ways to verify your income with Rent Butter. It's the right path when bank or payroll connection don't apply — for example, if you're paid in cash, by paper check, or your employer doesn't use a connected payroll system.
When document upload is the right choice
Document upload works for any income type. It's especially useful when:
You're paid in cash or by paper check
Your bank doesn't show your income (you cash checks elsewhere, or your employer doesn't deposit electronically)
Your employer or payroll provider isn't supported by our payroll connection
Your income comes from a source that doesn't fit bank or payroll verification — for example, alimony, a trust, or investment income
If your income is direct-deposited or runs through a major payroll provider, bank or payroll verification will be faster.
What happens when you upload
You'll choose document upload as your verification method, then pick which documents you want to share. We review them to confirm your income amount and type. Most uploads are processed within one business day.
What you'll need
Recent, readable copies of your income documents
PDFs or clear photos with good lighting, no glare, and full pages visible
Step by step
Choose Document upload as your income verification method
Select the type of document you want to upload
Upload your file — PDFs preferred, but JPG and PNG work too
Add more if you have multiple documents
Submit when you're done
Tips
PDFs process fastest. If your bank or payroll lets you download a PDF, use that instead of a screenshot or photo.
Make sure the full document is visible — don't crop the edges or hide details
If a document has multiple pages, include all pages