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What do I need to bring to the WIC local agency when applying for services?

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The following information and documents are required on your first appointment.

Proof of Identity:

  • Infants and children: Immunization record, birth certificate, hospital records (e.g. crib card, hospital band, discharge paperwork) or Family Support Division letter with identifying information
  • Adults: Photo ID such as driver license, passport, employment ID card, school ID card, state ID card, military ID card, or naturalization record
  • When a photo ID is unavailable, proof could be a card or letter verifying health care, social services, or a voter registration card

Proof of Residency:

  • Current utility bill or personal bill mailed to the residence within the last thirty (30) days
  • Current rent or mortgage receipt
  • Voter registration card
  • Property tax receipt
  • Pay stub which has name and physical address and has been issued within the last thirty (30) days
  • Mail received from a government agency other than WIC (e.g. jury summons, social services letter)
  • Written statement from a reliable third party (e.g. employer, church, social service agency) with knowledge of the applicant’s or participant’s regular or nighttime location

Proof of income: Must include the prior 30 days of income.

  • Current pay stubs (paper or electronic) noting the pay time frame (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)
  • W-2 forms or income tax returns for the most recent calendar year
  • Signed statement from employer indicating gross earnings for a specified pay period
  • Commissions, fees, and tip records
  • Unemployment letter or notice
  • Check stub or award letter from Social Security stating current amount of earnings
  • Recent Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) for military personnel
  • Recent bank statement
  • Foster child placement letter or foster parent award letter
  • Divorce decree which states child support and alimony
  • Scholarship letter
  • Accounting records for the self-employed
  • If you are currently on MoHealthNet, Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) or receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) you might be eligible for benefits without current proof of income