2 Gather Documents
As part of the TANF application process, you will be asked to provide documents to verify important information like your identity, residency, income, expenses, etc. You can contact your local county office for more details about what documents to submit with your application. After you apply, your caseworker may request additional information to work your case.
Here is a list of documents you can provide to verify your identity, residency, income, expenses, etc.
Driver’s license
Work or school ID
Work badge
Health insurance ID
ID for another assistance program
Voter registration card
Birth certificates
Draft cards or military ID
Medicare Card
United States Passport
Rent or lease receipt from the landlord
Utility bills (gas, electric, water, etc.)
Telephone bill
Property tax statement/tax receipt
Home owner’s insurance policy
Mortgage payment book
Documents showing home address
Checking or savings account(s)
Current bank statements including balances
CDs, stocks and/or bonds
Current rent, lease or mortgage documents
Current receipts/statements including amount of rent and/or utility expense
Statement from landlord
Current property tax statement
Insurance on property
Statement from US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Check Stubs
Statement from employer
Benefit award letter from Social Security, SSI, Veterans Administration, Unemployment Compensation, etc.
Business records for self-employed
Lay off or termination notice
IRS 1040 Form – for self-employment
Records of income received from child support
Names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and places of employment of the absent parent(s) of your children, if applicable.
Social Security Card for each member of the household
An official document containing the Social Security Number
Social Security Award Letter
SSS form for newborns
Birth certificates
Marriage licenses
Insurance policies
Wills
Childcare or daycare receipts or statements from provider
Statement from a licensed physician or medical personnel in a public health or outpatient clinic
Sold or Transferred
Deeds
Sale or transfer papers
Wills
Court orders
Deeds or other documents by which the trust was established
INS 1-151 Alien Registration Receipt Card
1-551 Re-entry Permit; 1-94 Arrival-Departure Record