What is an acceptable “proof of payment” or receipt?
There are many different kinds of receipts. The state requires an actual ORIGINAL, ITEMIZED, DETAILED receipt. The purpose of a receipt is to show items/services purchased and to serve as the “proof” that payment in full was actually made. If a “balance due” shows on a receipt, then full payment is not “proven.” A copy of a check that was written does NOT serve as “proof” that payment was made; however, a cancelled check usually does prove that payment was made but does NOT indicate ITEMS purchased. A credit card statement alone does NOT show ITEMS purchased but does show that payment was made. If you do not have an actual receipt, you may use a combination of some of the above mentioned items to “prove” payment was made. (For example, you may have a copy of your conference registration form and a copy of the check. If you submit those two items ALONG WITH a copy of your bank statement showing that check number in that amount as cleared, then we will accept those three items together a
