An applicant or proxy shall submit an EUSP application to the local agency: In person; or By the mail-in application process. A completed EUSP application shall include: The application form signed and dated by the applicant or proxy; The names of all household members; Verification of Social Security numbers for all household members or, when a Social Security number is not available, verification of the application for a Social Security number; Verification of all income of all household members; Verification of the applicant's identity; Verification of immigration status for all household members who are not U.S. citizens; Verification of location of residence; Proof of receipt of electric service in the applicant's name, such as an electric bill from the applicant's electric company or confirmation from the electric company that electric service is being requested in the applicant's name; If a renter, proof of rental status; and A statement signed by the applicant or proxy authorizing the local agency to verify, through any appropriate sources, statements made or documents presented by the applicant or proxy during the application process. For EUSP applicants who are off-service, the applicant's electric company must confirm that electric service is being applied for in the applicant's name. The local agency may certify an applicant for assistance once every program year.