What Do I Need To Apply For Wic

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Please bring all family members applying for services (you, your child and/or your infant). If the appointment is for an infant or child, only a parent or authorized representative who lives with the child can bring the child and complete the paperwork.

Bring at least one form of identification (ID) for yourself and one form of ID for your infant or child who is applying for WIC.

Current = Dated within 30 days of appointment
Valid = Not being expired at the time of the appointment

Adult Applicants, Parents and Authorized Representatives- Acceptable IDs

Valid driver's license
Valid ID card with photo
Current bill with name on it
Valid insurance card/policy
Active S.C. Medicaid card or notice of eligibility
Valid passport
Valid U.S. military identification
Social Security card
Marriage license
Valid school ID
Voter registration card
Valid S.C. DMV ID with photo
Current pay stub with name
Valid beginner's permit
Valid S.C. WIC ID card (must be currently participating in WIC program)

Infants and Children - Acceptable IDs

Birth certificate
Social Security card
Current foster child placement letter/notice
Valid school ID
Active S.C. Medicaid card or notice of eligibility
Valid S.C. WIC ID card (must be participating in the WIC program)

Proof Of Residency

Bring in one item that proves where you live. The item must show your street address. Post Office (PO) box numbers will not be accepted.

Current = Dated within 60 days of appointment
Valid = Not being expired at the time of the appointment

Proof of Residency Documents that WIC Accepts

Valid S.C. driver's license with current street address
Car registration/title
Current bank statement
Mortgage or rental agreement
Valid S.C. DMV ID card with current street address
Pay stub or military leave and earnings statement (LES) with street address
Current bill with street address
Voter registration card
Valid S.C. beginner's permit with current street address
Tax document (most recent) for the self-employed ONLY
Current letter from a reliable third party (such as a social worker, landlord, etc.) confirming your address

Proof of Income

Please bring the last 4 weeks of paystubs if paid weekly or the last 2 paystubs if paid twice per month as proof of income for everyone living in your home for the last 30 days.

Current = Dated within 30 days of appointment
Valid = Not being expired at the time of the appointment

Some of the Proofs that WIC Accepts

Active S.C. Medicaid card or notice of eligibility
Valid SNAP notice of eligibility (An EBT card is not considered acceptable proof)
Valid TANF notice of eligibility
Current pay stubs
Regular cash contributions: bring a signed/dated letter from any person (not living in the household) who regularly contributes income to the household
Unemployment letter/notice or Workers' Compensation letter
Recent leave and earnings statement (LES) for military personnel
Foster child placement letter/foster parent award letter showing the amount received for foster care
Court order or divorce decree showing alimony and/or child support
Self-employed ONLY - Recent 1040ES quarterly tax form or company account books (records) or 1040 form for the past year
Statement from employer dated within 30 days of the appointment:
- Including the name of the company, address and telephone number.
- Must indicate gross earnings for a specific time period, (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly)