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○ Other government-issued IDs (see Chapter 3.4)

● Youth under 25: Valid school, high school, college, or vocational school ID accepted.

Proof of Residence To be eligible for MEAP or EUSP benefits, applicants and household members must be residents of the State of Maryland. Proof of primary residence is required for the applicant and must include the applicant’s name and a valid Maryland street address (P.O. Boxes are not acceptable). Acceptable Proof of Residence Documents ● Valid, unexpired Maryland driver’s license or MVA-issued photo ID (address must match delivery address) ● Current (within 12 months) signed residential lease or rental agreement ● Current (within 30 days) letter or rent receipt with:

○ Applicant’s name ○ Current address ○ Landlord’s signature ○ Date within the last 30 days

● Current (program year) OHEP Landlord Agreement ● Completed and signed Rent-Living Arrangements Form (OHEP form) Social Security benefit letter ● Department of Social Services benefit letter or E&E printout (within last 6 months) ● Recent major utility bill (electric, heating, cable, phone, or major credit card) showing applicant's name and service address ● Valid voter registration card ● Current (within calendar year) property tax bill or receipt ● SDAT property record printout (https://sdat.dat.maryland.gov/RealProperty) ● Mortgage account statement

Additional Documentation- If residency is questioned, request additional proof using any documents listed above.

Updated May 2025