How to Apply for WIC in Nevada

Nevada does not have a single statewide online WIC application — WIC is delivered locally, so applying starts with finding the clinic or community-based organization that serves your area. Use the clinic locator at nevadawic.org/clinics to find a provider near you, or call the Nevada WIC line at 1-800-863-8942. Some local agencies do offer their own online applications — Northern Nevada Public Health, which serves Washoe County, accepts online applications at forms.washoecounty.us/f/wicife (also available in Spanish). Check your local agency's website for a similar option once you've found it.

Before Your Appointment

• Proof of identity for yourself and each person applying — a state driver's license or ID, birth certificate, passport, or Medicaid card. Hospital documentation is acceptable for infants.
• Proof of Nevada residency — a state driver's license or ID with your current address, or a utility bill, lease, or official mail. P.O. Box addresses are not accepted as proof of residence.
• Proof of income — recent pay stubs for all household members who earn income. If your household receives Nevada Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR, bring that enrollment documentation instead — it replaces income proof. If you receive no income, you can complete an affidavit at the clinic.

One proof of residency document covers the entire family — a parent or guardian's document applies to infants and children even if their name isn't on it.

What Happens at Your Appointment

WIC staff verify your documents, take height and weight measurements, and may run a quick hemoglobin check to screen for anemia. A nutrition professional discusses your family's eating habits, determines nutritional risk, assigns your food package, and issues your eWIC card — often the same day. Nevada WIC offers one-on-one counseling from registered dietitians, and free language assistance is available at all clinics upon request.

Tribal Members and FDPIR Recipients

Nevada has 27 federally recognized tribes, more than any other state. Tribal members can access WIC through the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) WIC Program or their tribal health program, in addition to state WIC clinics. Households receiving FDPIR benefits are automatically income-eligible for WIC — bring that documentation to your appointment in place of income proof.

Recertification

Pregnant participants are certified through delivery, breastfeeding participants for up to a year postpartum, non-breastfeeding postpartum participants for six months, and children every six months until their fifth birthday. Contact your local WIC clinic before your certification period ends to schedule a renewal appointment and avoid a gap in benefits.

Moving To or From Nevada

If you're moving to Nevada, contact a local WIC clinic and bring the Verification of Certification (VOC) form from your previous state. If you're leaving Nevada, ask your WIC clinic for a VOC form before you go so your new state can continue your benefits without a full recertification. Your Nevada eWIC card only works at authorized vendors within Nevada.