.02 Date of Birth Verification - NA
The following documents are acceptable verification for date of birth for NA:
●Adoption records
●Baptismal certificate before age five
●Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
●Certificate of Live Birth signed by a hospital official and a parent
●Certified Birth Certificate issued by U.S., state, or local governmental Bureau of Vital Statistics
●Hospital Birth Certificate
●Social Security records
●Tribal Census Card
●Completed Tribal Records Request (FAA-0061A) form
●U.S. Passport
When the previously listed documents are not available, the following are acceptable forms of verification for date of birth for NA:
●Affidavits
●Child welfare records
●CLIS when the CLIS VR field displays V (verified)
●Court child support order
●Doctor's statement
●Driver’s license
●Family Bible record
●Federal or state census records
●Insurance policy
●Juvenile court records
●School records
●Voluntary social service agency records
At the interview, verify age when questionable and it is a factor in determining eligibility. (See
Important Ages for NA)
The PI may not have the verification with them at the interview. When this is the case, have the PI sign an Authority to Release Information (FAA‑1765A) form.
Send the appropriate forms to obtain the required verification. (See
Requesting Verification of Birth or Death)
When written verification has not been received by the time the case is ready to complete, call the appropriate contact information.
When verification is not received by the processing deadline, complete one of the following depending on the age and the reason verification is needed:
●Close the case
●Deny the application
●Do not allow the deduction