Steps to Apply

We’ve tried to make the steps to apply as easy as possible. If you have any questions, our website has answers to Popular Questions. To get personal assistance filling out forms, please Contact Us.

Five Easy Steps

Image - Step 1 Complete and sign the easy application.

Step 1: Complete and sign the easy application.

You can get our easy application and certification in two ways. Click on your choice below:

If you like, you can complete the application and certification and return it by mail or by email: AmplifyLife@ors.sc.gov

Image - Step 2 Have a professional certifier complete and sign the certification.

Step 2: Have a professional certifier complete and sign the certification.

Printed on the back of the application is a brief certification form. Just take it with you when you meet with a professional certifier, who can be any one of the following:

  • Audiologist
  • Physician
  • Physician’s Assistant
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Hearing Aid Specialist

The certifier will sign the form to confirm that your permanent disability makes it difficult to use the phone.

Image - Step 3 Choose the product that works best for you.

Step 3: Choose the product that works best for you.

There is a wide selection of products to choose from. And we make it a breeze to find the product that fits your needs.

You can learn about our products in many ways:

Image - Step 4 Provide copies of these documents.

Step 4: Provide copies of these documents.

Please DO NOT send original documents. We only need photocopies of these very important documents to verify your identity and South Carolina residency:

  • Copy of a valid SC driver’s license, SC identification card, or SC voter registration.
  • Copy of a page from your current phone bill showing your phone number and address.

Image - Step 5 Send everything in an envelope

Step 5: Send everything in an envelope

Simply put these items into an envelope and mail it back to us:

  • Application Form completed with professional certifier signature
  • Copy of a valid SC driver’s license, SC identification card, or SC voter registration.
  • Copy of a page from your current phone bill showing your phone number and address.