The county office will ensure that AR's are properly designated. The AR's name must appear in the household's case record. The food stamp application (SS-220) contains a section for the household to enter the AR's name , address and telephone number. The household may also submit a signed, dated statement containing the AR's name, address and telephone number which clearly states that the household wants this individual to serve as its AR. The AR will sign the household's Food Coupon Identification Card, SS-236 (Green) or 55-235 (Orange).

If the AR has completed and signed an application and the validity of the application is questionable, the caseworker will obtain a note signed by the head of the household, spouse or other responsible household members indicating that the household wants this individual to serve as its AR. If the head of household, spouse or other responsible household member is unable to complete and/or sign the note, then the caseworker will attempt to contact the household by telephone to confirm the AR.If telephone contact cannot be made, an interview with the AR in the household's home may be considered.