Note: If there is custody paperwork involved, please refer to Documents Needed if applicable, below
- Residency Documentation
Documents accepted by those who own or lease a residence include a mortgage document issued within 60 calendar days, deed, valid rental agreement, military housing lease and one of the items listed below:
Utility bill/cable bill or work order issued by the utility or cable company
Bank statement
Pay stub
W-2 Form or Form 1099 issued the previous year
Valid Commercial Driver’s License
Any government issued documentation, such as:
Social Security check
Domestic relations (child support)
Department of Social services Food Stamps or Community Medical Assistance letter
Unemployment award
PPW verification form verifying residence after a home visit
Documents accepted by those who live in a residence owned or leased by an individual or family include a notarized Tenant Resident Verification Form (TRV) Tenant residence verification form -- (Espanol) with three additional items:
1. Copy of the homeowner/landlord's deed, mortgage document, or rental agreement
2. Utility bill or cable bill from the homeowner/landlord and
3. Two items for the list below in the name of the parent/guardian enrolling the student:
Utility bill/cable bill or work order issued by the utility or cable company
Bank statement
Pay stub
W-2 Form or Form 1099 issued the previous year
Valid Commercial Driver’s License
Any government issued documentation, such as:
Social Security check
Domestic relations (child support)
Department of Social services Food Stamps or Community Medical Assistance letter
Unemployment award
PPW verification letter or form verifying residence after a home visit
- Evidence of Birth (one or more of the following)
- Birth certificate (preferred)
- Passport/Visa
- Physician’s certificate
- Birth registration
- Baptism certificate
- Church certificate
- Hospital certificate
- Parent affidavit
- Medical Records (all 3 required)
- Immunization (shot) record (see Vaccination Requirements for Children Enrolled in Preschool Programs and in Schools - State of MD)
- Lead certificate for students entering Prek, K, or first grade
- Record of Physical Examination for students entering a Maryland public school for the first time. (within 9 months prior to entering or 6 months after entry)
Documents Needed Only if Applicable
- Court ordered child custody document (if one exists)
- Maryland Transfer Form SR7 if transferring from a Maryland Public School
- Copy of last report card/high school transcript
- Documentation of Special Services
- Special Education – current IEP, evaluations
- 504 plan
- ESOL services
- Gifted/Talented
