Required Documents for School Registration

In order to register your student in a New York City public school, you may be required to present certain documents at the time that you register. As a parent or guardian, your student does not need to be present in order to register. Parents or guardians do not need to be present if the student is over the age of 18 or is emancipated.

What Documents to Bring

Bring the following documents with you for registration:

• Proof of your student's age. This can be their birth certificate, passport or, record of baptism.
• Immunization record(s), if available.
• Your student's most recent report card or transcript, if available.
• Two (2) of the following to show proof of address:
  • Your lease, deed or mortgage statement for where you reside.
  • A utility bill, in your name, dated in the last 60 days. The utility bill should be a gas or electric bill from Con Edison or National Grid.
  • A water bill for your residence, dated within the past 90 days.
  • A bill for cable television service, that includes your name and your address, dated in the last 60 days.
  • A document on letterhead from a federal, state, or local government agency that includes your name and address and, is also dated within the last 60 days. Government agency documents may come from agencies such as, but not limited to:
    • The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    • The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCSF)
    • The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
    • The Human Resources Administration (HRA)
    • The Administration for Children's Services (ACS)
    Unacceptable Documents

    Certain documents will not be accepted as proof of residency or proof of address. These documents are:

    • A letter of employment
    • A phone bill
    • A credit card bill
    • Medical insurance cards
    Students in Temporary Housing

    The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines that students in temporary housing are not required to submit documentation in order to enroll in a New York City Public School. This includes proof of address, proof of date of birth as well as immunization records. Schools must provisionally pre-register your student, while working with their Students in Temporary Housing Liason, in an effort to collect the necessary documents.

    Notarizing Documents

    Some registration documents may include a section that requires notorization. These forms DO NOT require notorization and these sections may be left blank.

    Additional Forms for Registration

    You may need to fill out additional forms to register your student in a New York City Public school. These forms can be found here and includes:

    • Student Registration Form
    • A Housing Questionnaire
    • Kindergarten New Admit Questionnaire
    • Pre-K Language Needs Survey
    • Parent Affidavit
    • Parent Affidavit of Residency
    • Non-Parent Affidavit of Residency
    • Third Party Statement of Residency
    • Affidavit of Emancipation
    • Parent-Guardian-Student Ethnic and Race Identification
    • Emergency Contact Card