Proof of Relationship or Guardianship

Proof of Relationship or Guardianship A. Documents must contain both parent/applicant and child’s name. Acceptable proof includes: 1) Long form birth certificates, or 2) Court documents indicating custody, or 3) Elementary/Middle/High School registration documents produced by the school. B. If the child’s parent is unable to act as the parent or if the parent has delegated his or her authority to someone else, acceptable forms of guardianship verification include: 1) MDHS Guardianship/In Loco Parentis Verification form (if the signing parent’s identity and relationship can be verified) 2) Court Order