Relationship Type Acceptable Verification Documents
Spouse A copy of your marriage certificate AND one of the following
documents:
• A copy of the front page of the most recent federal or
state tax return confirming dependent as your spouse
OR
• A copy of a document dated within the last 60 days
showing current relationship status, such as a recurring
household bill or joint statement of account. The
document must list your name, the name of your spouse,
and your address.
Registered Domestic Partner
A copy of your Declaration of Domestic Partnership registered
with the California Secretary of State AND one of the following
documents:
• A copy of the front page of the most recent federal or
state tax return confirming dependent as your domestic
partner
OR
• A copy of a document dated within the last 60 days
showing current relationship status, such as a recurring
household bill or joint statement of account. The
document must list your name, the name of your partner,
and your address.
Children (natural-born, adopted,
placement for adoption, step, or
registered domestic partner’s
children) up to age 26 (the
month in which dependent
attains age 26)*
• A copy of the child’s birth certificate or adoption
certificate naming you, your spouse, or your domestic
partner as the parent of the child
OR
• A copy of the court order naming you, your spouse, or
your domestic partner as the legal guardian of the child.
* For a stepchild, or domestic partners child, you must also
provide documentation of your current relationship to your
spouse or domestic partner as requested above.
SECTION C: Required and Acceptable Verification Documents
Review the table below to assist with the required and acceptable documentation needed to verify
each dependent’s eligibility. All required documents MUST include a date, your name, and the
name of the dependent being verified.
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