Proof of Residency

Establishing Student Residency

Parent(s) guardians(s) need to provide proof of residency at: kindergarten registration and when entering as a new student. 

The following information needs to be provided prior to the first day of the student's attendance:

• An original or registered birth certificate, with raised seal and complete birth number, for the student
  or
• Other reliable proof, as determined by the Illinois Department of State Policy, of the student's identity and age, and an affidavit explaining the inability to produce a copy of the birth certificate.

CATEGORY A (ONE document required)

• Most recent mortgage statement
• Most recent property tax bill and proof of payment e.g. canceled check (homeowners)
• For recent move-ins, the Settlement Statement from closing documents on the sale of the home.
• Original signed and dated lease and proof of last month's payment, e.g. canceled check or receipts (renters)
• In lieu of lease, a letter from landlord and proof of last month's payment
• Housing letter (military personnel)
• Letter of residence to be used when the person seeking to enroll a student is living with a District resident

AND

CATEGORY B (TWO documents showing proper address required)

• Current homeowners/rental insurance policy and premium payment receipt
• Driver's license or State ID
• Current vehicle registration
• Most recent gas, electric, water bill and/or phone bill
• Current public aid card

If you are having trouble obtaining any of the documents, please contact the school's administrative assistant who will be happy to assist you.