Verification of Identity
A. The identity of the person making an application shall be verified. When an authorized representative applies on behalf of a household, the identity of both the authorized representative and the head of household shall be verified. B. Identity may be verified through readily available documentary evidence, or if this is unavailable, through a collateral contact or through electronic information received from the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Acceptable documentary evidence that the applicant may provide includes, but is not limited to, a driver's license, a work or school ID, an ID for health benefits or for another assistance or social services program, a voter registration card, wage stubs, or a birth certificate. No requirement for a specific type of document, such as a birth certificate or picture ID, may be imposed. C. When obtaining an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, a household shall not be required to provide verification beyond what was utilized to establish identity when determining SNAP eligibility. This includes verification through a collateral contact.