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Need help? If you have difficulty understanding English or have a disability, free language assistance or other aids/services are available upon request. Please contact your local WIC clinic.

Use our online pre-application to see if you're eligible to apply, or call 1-855-472-3432 to make an in-person or online appointment.

To apply for WIC, you will need the following information:

Provide at least one form of current or valid identification (ID) for yourself and one form of ID for your infant/child who is applying for WIC.

Current= Dated within 30 days of appointment
Valid= Not being expired at the time of the appointment

Acceptable forms of ID:

Adult Applicants, Parents, and Authorized Representatives

Valid driver's license
Valid ID card with photo
Current bill with name on it
Valid insurance card/policy
Active SC Medicaid card or notice of eligibility
Valid passport
Valid U.S. military identification
Social Security card
Marriage license
Valid school ID
Voter registration card
Valid SC DMV ID with photo
Current pay stub with name
Valid beginner's permit
Active Medicaid card or notice of eligibility

Infants and Children

Birth certificate
Social Security card
Current foster child placement letter/notice
Valid school ID
Active SC Medicaid card or notice of eligibility
Crib card (not to exceed 12 months from date of birth)

Provide one current or valid item that proves where you live. The item must show your street address. Post Office (P.O.) box numbers will not be accepted.

Current= Dated within 60 days of appointment
Valid= Not being expired at the time of the appointment

Acceptable Residency Documents

Valid SC driver's license with current street address
Car registration/title
Current bank statement
Mortgage or rental agreement
Valid SC DMV ID card with current street address
Pay stub or military leave and earnings statement (LES) with street address
Current bill with street address
Voter registration card
Valid SC beginner's permit with current street address
Tax document (most recent) for the self-employed ONLY
Current letter from a reliable third party (such as a social worker, landlord, etc.) confirming your address

Provide most recent paystubs as proof of income for everyone living in your home. (Additional proof may be requested.)

Current= Dated within 30 days of appointment
Valid= Not being expired at the time of the appointment

Applicants must meet the WIC income guidelines to qualify.

Acceptable Proofs of Income

Active SC Medicaid card or notice of eligibility
Valid SNAP notice of eligibility (an EBT card is not considered acceptable proof)
Valid TANF notice of eligibility
Current pay stubs (If income fluctuates, you may be required to provide additional pay stubs.)
Regular cash contributions: bring a signed/dated letter from any person (not living in the household) who regularly contributes income to the household
Unemployment letter/notice or Workers' Compensation letter
Recent leave and earnings statement (LES) for military personnel
Foster child placement letter/foster parent award letter showing the amount received for foster care
Court order or divorce decree showing alimony and/or child support
Self-employed ONLY - Recent 1040ES quarterly tax form or company account books (records) or 1040 form for the past year
Statement from employer dated within 30 days of the appointment:
- Including the name of the company, address and telephone number.
- Must indicate gross earnings for a specific time period, (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly)