You can show proof of conviction or arrest using one of the following:

• Copies of federal or state court records that show the outcome of the case
• Records showing dismissal or expungement
• Any other court or law enforcement record that show proof of conviction or arrest

You can show proof of income using any of the following:

• Individual federal tax returns, state tax returns, or W-2s
• At least two consecutive paystubs
• Proof of eligibility for a program that provides financial aid to adults without enough income or resources such as:
  • CalFresh
  • MediCal
  • CalWORKS
  • Supplemental security income
  • Social security disability

The records must show the owner’s name and be dated within two years of the date of the fee waiver request.

You can prove you lived in an area disproportionately impacted by cannabis criminalization using any two of the following:

• California Driver’s License or State Identification Card
• Property tax bill or payment, or evidence that the owner is exempt from property tax payment
• Signed rental agreement, or deed or title to residential property
• Copies of state or federal tax returns
• School records
• Banking or credit card records
• Voter registration
• Utility, cable, or internet billing or payment records

The records must be dated between 1980 and 2016 and include:

• The owner’s name
• An address in the affected neighborhood