2. If the applicant’s age cannot be verified by SOLQ and is not questionable, accept applicant’s statement.
3. If applicant’s age cannot be verified by SOLQ and the applicant’s statement of age is questionable, any one of the following sources can be used.
a. Birth certificate issued by a governmental body, or
b. Hospital records established at time of birth (including a hospital-issued birth certificate).
4. If neither of the verification documents in II.A.3. above are available and the applicant’s statement of age is questionable, use any two of the following documents:
a. Driver's license
b. Marriage license
c. Family Bible records
d. Church documents such as baptismal or confirmation records
e. Passport
f. Military records
g. School records
h. Department or institution records
i. Court records, including adoption records
j. Immigration records
k. Naturalization records
l. U.S. census records
m. Witnessed statement from an individual having specific knowledge about the age of the applicant/recipient including:
(1) The name of the child,
(2) Date and place of birth
(3) Name of father
(4) Maiden name of mother,
(5) Why the verification is needed,
(6) A signed statement authorizing release of the information
B. Verification Sources
1. Individuals born in NC:
a. NC Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1903
OR
b. The County Health Department where the individual was born. For individuals born in other states, contact the state to determine what agency to contact for birth verification.
2. Verification of age of children born to U.S. citizens who were in overseas governmental services may be accomplished by contacting:
Authentication Officer
U.S. Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20524
a. The following information must be included with the request:
(1) The name of child
(2) Date and place of birth
(3) Name of father
(4) Maiden name of mother
(5) Why the verification is needed
(6) A signed statement authorizing release of the information.
For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office.
