Verification Documents

PHB may require a waitlist applicant to provide up to three verification documents, one from each list: A, B, and C. Documents must clearly show name and address.

List A – Applicant Identification

One type of photo ID from List A:

• Photo ID
• Passport
• Foreign Passport
• Permanent resident card
• Green card
• Military identification cards

List B – Applicant Proof of Address

One document from List B showing the applicant’s name and address. Other potentially valid documents may exist. Not limited to the examples listed below. If you have questions about where to find a document, contact us at the Preference Policy Helpline.

• Bank documents
• Court documents
• Credit card documents
• Credit reports
• Current/Previous driver’s license
• Household bills (lights, water, gas, electric bills, etc.)
• Income tax records
• Insurance documents (Car, life, renters, etc.)
• Lease agreements
• Marriage licenses
• Membership registries
• Military identification cards
• Mortgage documents
• Phone bills
• Posted mail
• School records
• Paystubs
• Vehicle registrations
• Voter registration records
• Cable or internet bill

List C – Ancestor Proof of Address

One document from List C showing the ancestor's name and address. Other potentially valid documents may exist. Not limited to the examples listed below. If you have questions about where to find a document, contact us at the Preference Policy Helpline.

• Bank documents
• Court documents
• Credit card documents
• Credit reports
• Current/Previous driver’s license
• Household bills
• Income tax records
• Insurance documents
• Central library city directory records
• Lease agreements
• Marriage licenses
• Medical bills
• Membership registries
• Military identification cards (if it provides an address)
• Mortgage documents
• Paystubs
• Phone bills
• Posted mail
• Property deeds
• Property tax records
• Public benefit records
• Applicant’s school records
• Vehicle registrations
• Voter registration records
• Utility bills