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Commonly Used Verification Documents

Birth/Citizenship

• Birth Certificate
• US Passport
• Certificate of Naturalization

Identity

• Department of Motor Vehicles ID or Driver's License
• Work or School ID
• Passport
• USCIS (Immigration) Documents

Residency

• Department of Motor Vehicles ID or Driver's License
• Postmarked envelope or postcard addressed to you
• Utility Bill
• Rental Agreement
• Bill or other document with your name and address

Relationship

• Marriage or Domestic Partner Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Court Papers (divorce, guardianship, etc.)

Social Security Number (SSN)

• Social Security Card
• Proof of application for SSN

Immigration Status

• Permanent Resident Card/Green Card (I-551)
• Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• Foreign Passport with Form I-94/I-94A
• Notice of Action (I-797)

Earned Income

• Check Stubs
• Letter from employer with gross pay, hours worked, etc.
• Self-Employment Tax Forms (IRS Schedule C, etc.)

Other Income
(Examples; SSA, Unemployment, Disability, Retirement)

• Benefits Award Letter
• Current Benefit Check
• School Grants/Loans/Financial Aid Statements

Property

• Bank Statements
• Vehicle Registration
• Mortgage Bills
• Property Deeds
• Life Insurance Policy, Stocks, Bonds, IRAs
• Most Recent Retirement Account Statements

Housing & Utility Costs

• Rental Agreement or Rent Receipt
• Mortgage Bill
• Utility Bill
• Property Tax Statement
• Home or Renter's Insurance Bills
• Hotel/Motel Receipt

Medical Costs

• Medical Bills or Receipts
• Medical Transportation Bills or Receipts
• Health or Dental Insurance Policies or Premiums

Medical Verification

• Proof of Pregnancy from Doctor/Clinic with Expected Due Date
• Doctor Statement

Immunization Records
(for children under 6)

• Stamped Immunization Card
• Statement from parent or caretaker relative explaining why the child cannot be vaccinated
• Statement from doctor that immunizations are not available