How To Apply For WIC
If you are interested in applying for WIC, contact your
local health department.
Translation services are available in all languages.
At the time of your appointment you will need to bring in the information listed in the 4-Steps to WIC.
Please bring the family members applying for WIC Services to the appointment. (It may be you, your child and/or your infant.) If the appointment is for a child, only a parent or legal caretaker who lives with the child can bring the child and complete the paperwork.
You must bring at least one (1) form of identification (ID) for yourself and one (1) form of ID for your infant or child who is applying for WIC.
IDs that WIC will accept are as follows:
The list below is for women applying and parents or caretakers. |
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| Driver’s License | Valid ID card with photo |
| Current bill with name on it | Current Insurance card/policy |
| Active Medicaid (card or notice of Eligibility) | Valid Passport |
| U.S. Military Identification | Valid Social Security Card |
| Marriage License | Current school ID or record |
| Voter Registration Card | S.C. State ID with Photo |
| Recent Paycheck/stub | Beginner’s Permit |
| Current SC WIC ID card (must be currently participating in Program) | |
The list below is for your infant and/or child |
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| Birth Certificate | Valid Social Security Card |
| Foster Child placement letter/notice | School ID or record |
| Active SC Medicaid (or Notice of Eligibility) | Infant’s Hospital ID Bracelet |
| Hospital Birth Card (Crib card) | Current SC WIC ID Card |
| Hospital Foot Print Card with name | |
You must bring in one (1) item that proves where you live. The item must show your street address. (No P.O. Box numbers).
Some of the proofs that WIC will accept are as follows:
| South Carolina Driver’s License | Car Registration |
| Bank statement | WIC Appointment Letter (with street address) |
| Mortgage or Rental Agreement | Valid ID card with Photo |
| Benefactor Letter (from a reliable third party such as a social worker, landlord, etc.) | Paystub/LES with address |
| Recent Bill | Voter Registration Card |
| School record | South Carolina Beginner’s Permit |
| Tax documentation | |
You must bring in proof of all income for everyone living in your household.
Some of the proofs that WIC will accept are as follows:
| Active Medicaid card or Notice of Eligibility |
| SNAP notice of eligibility (AN EBT card is NOT acceptable proof) |
| TANF Notice of Eligibility |
| Most recent Pay Stub |
| Signed statement (to include the name of company, address, and telephone number) from employer indicating gross earning for a specific time period (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) |
| Regular cash contributions: signed/dated letter from the person (not living in the household) who regularly contributes income to the household |
| W-2 forms or income tax return for the most recent calendar year |
| Unemployment letter/notice or Worker’s Compensation letter |
| Recent Leave and Earning statement (LES) for military personnel |
| Foster child placement letter/foster parent award letter with amount received for foster care |
| Court order or divorce decree showing alimony and/or child support |
| Self-employment – Recent 1040 ES quarterly tax form, or company account books (records), or 1040 form for the past year. |