How to Submit Verification Documents for TN SNAP, Families First (#TANF), Child Care

Tennessee Department of Human Services shared on its social media account X the key information to help residents submit their verification documents for benefits programs.

As we all know, there are multiple benefits programs available for citizens in Tennessee state such as…

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (Families First)
  • Child Care Services
  • Child support
  • Nutrition Programs, etc.

These benefits programs are administered by the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). Tennessee DHS is advising people in the state that if they are applying for the benefits programs then they must provide the verification documents. It will help to complete the application process early. Citizens can upload their documents on the One DHS Customer portal. One DHS portal supports multiple platforms and works best on desktops, smartphones, and tablets.

As per the recent tweet by the Tennessee Department of Human Services through their X handle @TNHumanServices on March 31st, 2024, “Apply for #SNAP, Families First (#TANF), or Child Care Payment Assistance in #TN? Don’t forget to submit your verification documents! It’s easy to submit a photo of your documents to the One DHS customer portal with your smartphone, tablet, or computer.[1]

Tennessee Department of Human Services tweeted about submitting verification documents

Verification Documents

Verification documents are the pieces of evidence for your claim for different information. It is the required paperwork that is essential to complete by all applicants in Tennessee. Your application process will be completed only after providing all types of required documents as mentioned below.’

Identification proof:

You may submit…

  • Driver’s license
  • Voter’s registration card
  • Health department shot record
  • I-94 card
  • Passport
  • School records

Residence verification document:

You can submit…

  • Rent/lease agreement
  • Mortgage receipt
  • Utility bill
  • Any other proof of address

Verification of citizenship of children:

You may submit…

  • U.S. passport
  • A certificate of Naturalization (DHS Forms N-550 or N-570)
  • cERTIFICATE OF U.S. citizenship (DHS Forms N-560 or N-561)
  • A birth certificate
  • Hospital, clinic, or doctor records

You may also need to submit other documents as per the application type including Verification of Income, Verification of Child Support, Verification of School/College Attendance/Enrollment, etc.

How can I Submit Documents on One DHS Customer Portal?

Tennessee Department of Human Services also shared a YouTube video[2] in its tweet including the process to submit documents on the One DHS customer portal. Citizens can check out the video to learn more about what type of documents are required and how to upload them online.

Video on TNHumanServices YouTube channel

Please note you must have One DHS account. If you don’t have then you will have to create a new account.

How to register a One DHS account?

  1. Visit the One DHS registration page.
  2. Fill out the registration form.
  3. Create your account credentials.

One DHS login:

After registering a new account, log in to your account by visiting the One DHS login page. Enter your email address and password to access your account.

Document upload process[3]:

After logging into your account, click the link to upload documents for your benefit application.

  1. You can upload documents individually or all documents in a single file.
  2. Select the document type from the drop-down menu and upload the verification document.
  3. Complete the same process to upload multiple documents.
  4. If you want to upload all documents in a single file, select the check box “I have uploaded all my verifications” in a single document.
  5. Once you have uploaded your verification documents, you can check them on the page.

Helpline:

For any type of assistance or inquiry, please call One DHS Contact Center at 1-833-772-8347.

Footnotes:
  1. Tennessee Department of Human Services (@TNHumanServices), “Apply for #SNAP, Families First (#TANF), or Child Care Payment Assistance in #TN?”, X, Mar 31, 2024,
    https://twitter.com/TNHumanServices/status/1774485559806726655 ↩︎
  2. TNHumanServices, “Applied for SNAP? We need your verification documents,” YouTube, February 1, 2024, video, 0:48, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itD_1wN3VVw. ↩︎
  3. “Applying for SNAP, Families First (TANF) and Child Care Payment Assistance with the One DHS Customer Portal,” www.tn.gov, Tennessee State Government, 31 March 2024, Accessed on: April 2, 2024, Available: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/One%20DHS%20Apply%20for%20Services%20Upload%20Docs%20Instructions%2005232023.pdf ↩︎

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