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