How To Apply For Lifeline Step By Step

2. Gather Your Documents

Having your paperwork ready is the single best way to avoid delays. You will need proof of identity, such as a driver's license, state ID or passport, and the last four digits of your Social Security number or your Tribal ID number.

If you qualify through a benefit program, prepare a current letter or card that shows your name, the program name and the agency that issued it. If you qualify through income, use last year's federal or state tax return, three consecutive months of recent pay stubs, or a Social Security benefit statement.

Make sure the name and address on your documents match what you enter in the application. Mismatched details are one of the most common reasons an application is sent back for review.