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SAHA Policv SAHA will verify each disclosed SSN by: Obtaining documentation from applicants and participants that is acceptable as evidence of social security numbers Making a copy of the original documentation submitted, returning it to the individual, and retaining a copy in the file Once the individual's verification status is classified as "verified," SAHA may, at its discretion, remove and destroy copies of documentation accepted as evidence of social security numbers. The retention of the EIV Summary Report or Income Report is adequate documentation of an individual's SSN. SAHA Policv Once an individual's status is classified as "verified" in HUD's EIV system, SAHA will remove and destroy copies of documentation accepted as evidence of social security numbers. 7-II.C. DOCUMENTATION OF AGE A birth certificate or other official record of birth is the preferred form of age verification for all family members. For elderly family members an original document that provides evidence of the receipt of social security retirement benefits is acceptable. SAHA Policv If an official record of birth or evidence of social security retirement benefits cannot be provided, SAHA will require the family to submit other documents that support the reported age of the family member (e.g., school records, driver's license if birth year is recorded) and to provide a self -certification. Age must be verified only once during continuously -assisted occupancy. 7-ILD. FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Applicants and program participants are required to identify the relationship of each household member to the head of household. Definitions of the primary household relationships are provided in the Eligibility chapter. SAHA Policv Family relationships are verified only to the extent necessary to determine a family's eligibility and level of assistance. Certification by the head of household normally is sufficient verification of family relationships. 4-14