What papers does DHS need?

  • Identification for yourself and the people in your household, like a driver’s license or school ID
  • Proof of social security number for yourself and the people in your household, like your social security card
  • Proof of residency, like a utility bill
  • Proof of citizenship or immigration status for yourself and the people in your household, like your birth certificate
  • Proof of your household’s income (DHS can tell you what things you can use as proof)
  • Proof of your household’s resources (DHS can tell you what things you can use as proof)
  • Proof of child or dependent care expenses (DHS can tell you what things you can use as proof)
  • Insurance benefit card or insurance policy number (if any member of your household has other health insurance)