Washington, DC
Must be original (which includes computer printouts for online bills) and contain a valid address (P.O. boxes not acceptable).
- Utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Oil, or Cable) with name and address, issued within the last forty-five (45) days
- Pay stub - Issue date within the past forty-five (45) days; showing withholding of DC taxes for the current tax year
- Bank statement - Issue date within the past forty-five (45) days, with current DC home address
- Unexpired Lease or Rental agreement with the name of the applicant listed as the lessee, permitted resident or renter - Issued within the last 12 months
- DC Property Tax bill - Issued within the last 12 months and is the complete original document
- Homeowners or Renters Insurance policy - issued within the last 12 months, reflecting name and address
- Letter or Card from Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) or DC Department of Corrections certifying name and residence
- Current documentation of financial assistance received from DC government (TANF, Medicaid SCHIP, housing assistance) - Issued within forty-five (45) days
Minors (Under 18) Proof of Identity and Proof of Relationship
Minors under age 18 must apply in person with a parent, legal guardian or Agent of the State. Parents/Guardians/Agents must present proof of their identity and present one of the following valid and original documents (must include minor’s date of birth) to provide evidence of their relationship to the minor applicant.
- Minor’s Birth Certificate with parent name
- Adoption Decree with adopting parent name
- Court Order establishing custody of minor
- Ward of State Letter for Minors from Government Agencies