REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

We strongly encourage you to obtain all the listed documents
before you start your application! 

Legal guardian photo ID

  • Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
  • Valid Massachusetts ID card
  • Passport
  • Military, school or employment ID

Student birth certificate

  • Or proof of legal guardianship from a court
  • Or proof of temporary custody from DCF
  • Caregiver affidavit not accepted

One proof that you own or rent at a Boston address

  • Deed (Go to masslandrecords.com/suffolk and type in your address to download yours)
  • Most recent mortgage statement (dated within the past 60 days)
  • Property tax bill (dated with the last year)
  • Current lease (including HUD leases)
  • Public housing agreement (lease or tenant share)
  • Notarized Residency Affidavit dated within the past 60 days (download, print, complete, and notarize)

AND

Two proofs that you live at that Boston address (dated within the past 60 days)

  • Utility bill
    • Gas, electric, or oil bill
    • Water/sewer bill not accepted
    • Only one utility bill will be accepted; at least one OTHER proof of address listed below is required!
  • Home telephone bill
    • Landline only
    • Cell phone bill not accepted
  • Internet, satellite, or cable bill
  • Most Recent W-2
  • Bank or credit card statement
  • Car registration, vehicle excise tax bill, or car insurance bill
  • Letter from an approved government agency
    • Department of Revenue (DOR)
    • Children and Family Services (DCF)
    • Transitional Assistance (DTA)
    • Youth Services (DYS)
    • Social Security
    • any communications on Commonwealth of Massachusetts letterhead)
  • If homeless, just provide a letter from a shelter