2.8 Valid Signatures.

A. Handwritten signatures are accepted. B. Applications signed with a “mark” must also have the signature of a witness. C. Electronic signatures through fax or other electronic transmissions are acceptable. D. Recorded telephonic verbal assent (consisting of an audio recording of the household’s verbal assent and a summary of the information to which the household assents) is a valid signature; however, MDHS currently only accepts telephonic signatures through our SNAP Outreach Partner. Source: 7 CFR §273.2(c)(7)(vi-viii) Revised: March 2022