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How do I enter my self employment?

Type of employment selected should be Self-Employed. To accelerate your self-employment verification, you will be asked to provide one of the following:

  • IRS Form 1099 for start and end year

  • A DBA (also called fictitious name or assumed name)

  • Business license/sales tax permit/business certificate

  • 1040 Schedule C completed by a third-party

You can utilize the "Upload File" button to upload the supporting document in Applicant Center.

Why were my self employment documents not accepted?

When using documentation for self employment, the document must be listed within the acceptable documentation list and meet the following criteria:

  • Complete document, clearly legible

  • Name of candidate

  • Date document was issued