How To Apply For Lifeline Step By Step

3. Apply Through The National Verifier

Most states use the Lifeline National Verifier, a system run for the FCC that confirms your eligibility. You can apply online at the National Verifier website, by mail with a paper form, or directly through a Lifeline phone company, which will submit your information to the National Verifier for you.

In many cases the system can check your eligibility automatically by matching your information against state or federal databases. If it cannot, you will be asked to upload copies of your documents. Clear photos taken with your phone are usually accepted.

A few states run their own enrollment process. If you live in one of them, the provider you choose will guide you through the state-specific steps.