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35 will provide a means for applicants to immediately begin the application process with only the name, address and signature. (5) Paper forms The Agency must make paper application forms readily accessible and available even if the Agency also accepts application forms through other means. (6) Notice of right to file The Agency will post DSS Poster 2452, SNAP: Your Rights, in the SNAP certification offices which explain the application processing standards and the right to file an application on the day of initial contact. (7) Notice of Required Verification The Agency will provide each household at the time of application for certification and recertification with a notice that informs the household of the verification requirements the household must meet as part of the application process. The notice will also inform the household of the Agency's responsibility to assist the household in obtaining required verification provided the household is cooperating with the Agency as specified below in Section 3.5. (8) Withdrawing application The household may voluntarily withdraw its application at any time prior to the determination of eligibility. The Agency will document in the case file the reason for withdrawal, if any was stated by the household, and that contact was made with the household to confirm the withdrawal. The household will be advised of its right to reapply at any time subsequent to a withdrawal.

3 . 5 H O U S E H O L D C O O P E R A T I O N I N F I L I N G A N A P P L I C A T I O N F O R S N A P To determine eligibility, the SNAP application form must be completed and signed, the household or its authorized representative must be interviewed, and certain information on the application must be verified. If the household refuses to cooperate with the Agency in completing this process, the application will be denied at the time of refusal. For a determination of refusal to be made, the household must be able to cooperate, but clearly demonstrate that it will not take actions that it can take and that are required to complete the application process.

NOTE: To be denied for refusal to cooperate, a household must refuse to be interviewed not merely failing to appear for the interview. If there is any question as to whether the household has merely failed to cooperate, as opposed to refused to cooperate, the household will not be denied, and the Agency will provide assistance required by Section 3.4 (7) Filing An Application for SNAP (Notice of Required Verification).