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District/Section Economic Stability Chapter No./Name 4 – Economic Stability (ES) Part No./Name C – Case Processing Section No./Name C-300-SNAP Identity Document No./Name C-320-SNAP How To Verify Identity Effective Date December 1, 2025

1 of 3 I. STATEMENT OF POLICY

Identity may be verified through readily available documentary evidence, or if this is unavailable, through a collateral contact. Examples of acceptable documentary evidence which the applicant may provide include, but are not limited to:

• Driver's license,

• State ID,

• OMV/LA Wallet Interface,

• Paternity Establishment and Support Enforcement (PESE) Interface,

• Military ID,

• Work or school ID,

• ID for health benefits or for another assistance or social services program,

• Voter's registration card,

• Paycheck stubs or OFS 87 (Current, Past Or Anticipated Wage Verification Letter),

Note: These documents may only be used if the date on the document is within the past 12 months.

• U.S. Passport card,

• U.S. military discharge papers,

• Birth certificate, or

• Matricula Consular ID card, also known as Matricula Consular de Alta Seguridad (MCAS) or Certificate of Consular Registration. Note: This form of identity verification is not sufficient verification of legal immigration status or benefit eligibility.

Do not accept a Social Security card as sole proof of identity unless no other proof is available.

Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) records received through SOLQ or Clearance Summary are acceptable documentary evidence to verify identity. The identifying information, including the name, address, and date of birth, listed on the SSA/SSI record must match the information provided on the application. If there is any discrepancy between the