Section 90. Proof of residency

A. Applicants shall present proof of residency at initial certification and subsequent certification visits. Proof of residency shall be current and include the applicant's name. The local agency shall accept the following as proof of residency:

1. Utility bills;

2. Other business mail with a Virginia address;

3. Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement or residential rental/lease agreement;

4. Valid Virginia drivers license;

5. Valid Medicaid Card or positive, official Medicaid Verification; or

6. TANF/Welfare Photo ID.

B. Proof of residency for military personnel shall be current and include the applicant's name. The local agency shall accept the following as proof of residency for military personnel:

1. A letter from the company commander on official letterhead;

2. Copy of official Department of Defense orders with Virginia installation assignment; or

3. Leave and earning statement (LES) listing Virginia as the service member's home of record.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 24, Issue 19, eff. May 26, 2008.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-12 of the Code of Virginia; 7 CFR Part 246.