# 12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-80: 12VAC5-195-80. Proof of identification

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_80

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-80
- **Heading:** 12VAC5-195-80. Proof of identification
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 12 Health / Agency 5 Department of Health / Chapter 195 / 12VAC5-195-80

## Text

Applicants shall present proof of identification to obtain all WIC services and benefits. This includes certification and subsequent certification visits, food instrument issuance, special formula issuance, nutrition education, and verification of certification transfers. The local agency shall only accept the following as proof of identification:
1. Valid Medicaid card or letter;
2. Social Security card;
3. Driver's license;
4. Birth certificate;
5. Marriage license;
6. Crib card for newborns;
7. Hospital card for newborns;
8. Military identification card or discharge papers (DD214);
9. Clinic or hospital record or ID;
10. TANF or welfare photo ID;
11. Refugee settlement papers;
12. Immigration or Naturalization Record (e.g., green card);
13. Passport or visa; and
14. School records (ID or report card, enrollment or health record).

## Nearby sections

- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-10 12VAC5-195-10. General authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_10.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-20 12VAC5-195-20. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_20.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-30 12VAC5-195-30. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_30.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-40 12VAC5-195-40. (Reserved)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_40.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-50 12VAC5-195-50. (Reserved)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_50.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-60 12VAC5-195-60. (Reserved)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_60.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-70 12VAC5-195-70. Eligibility requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_70.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-80 12VAC5-195-80. Proof of identification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_80.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-90 12VAC5-195-90. Proof of residency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_90.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-100 12VAC5-195-100. Proxy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_100.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-110 12VAC5-195-110. Caretaker](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_110.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-120 12VAC5-195-120. Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_120.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-130 12VAC5-195-130. Nutritional risk priority system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_130.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-195-140 12VAC5-195-140. Food instruments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_195_140.md)

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