Court-Appointed Custodian/Guardian

Mandatory Forms/Documents

Additional Documents Needed

  • Note: If there is custody paperwork involved, please refer to Documents Needed if applicable, below

    1. 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
     
    1. 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
    1. Medical Records (all 3 required)
      1. Immunization (shot) record (see Vaccination Requirements for Children Enrolled in Preschool Programs and in Schools - State of MD)
      2. Lead certificate for students entering Prek, K, or first grade
      3. 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