Quick Guide: Applying for APD Services
Residency Verification:
In many instances, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) can verify Florida residency for applicants through information provided on the application form. If necessary, APD may request additional information or documentation to verify residency.
For All Applicants:
One or more of the following documents may be needed:
Copy of Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
A copy of a valid Florida driver’s license
U.S. Passport
Federal, state, or local government issued photo ID
School Photo ID (accepted for children under the age of 16)
A military dependent’s ID card
Certificate of Indian Blood
Native American tribal document
Parents of applicants under the age of 18 can submit one of the following: U.S. military card or draft record, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner card, federal, state, or local government issued photo ID
Applicants born in another country who do not have US Citizenship, provide the following:
Please submit the immigration documentation that shows your status as a resident alien, qualified alien, or legal immigration status, and proof of domicile in Florida.