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B. Homeless

The caseworker may accept a written declaration (DHB-5152) from the a/b when they self-attest they are homeless. If the a/b does not have a mailing address to receive mail, the caseworker may use the local agency’s address and must document it in the NC FAST.

C. Electronic Online Verification

Review electronic sources, OVS in NC FAST or the existing local agency records to verify residency before asking the applicant to provide documents.

D. Unavailable Electronic Online Verification

When online verification is not available, the a/b may provide documentation that verifies their physical address. Send a DHB-5097/5097sp, Request for Information form requesting one of the following:

1. A valid North Carolina driver license or other identification card issued by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

2. A current North Carolina rent or mortgage payment receipt, or current utility bill in the name of the applicant or the applicant's legal spouse showing a North Carolina address.

3. A valid North Carolina motor vehicle registration in the applicant's name and showing the applicant's current address.

4. A document showing that the applicant is employed in this State.

5. One or more documents proving that the applicant's domicile in the applicant's prior state of domicile has ended, such as closing of a bank account, termination of employment, or sale of a home.

6. The tax records of the applicant or the applicant's legal spouse, showing a current North Carolina address.

7. A document showing that the applicant has registered with a public or private employment service in this State.

8. A document showing that the applicant has enrolled the applicant's children in a public or private school or childcare facility located in this State.

9. A document showing that the applicant is receiving public assistance or other services requiring proof of domicile, other than medical assistance, in this State.