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How to Write a Letter of Proof of Residency

After moving to a new neighborhood, you must show proof of residency to your local school so your child can attend there. A utility bill or a property tax statement will often suffice. Either visit the school's office and provide them with the documentation or write a letter to the school district with copies of the proof of residency items attached. School districts have strict boundaries to ensure that only local children attend each school, unless the state has a school voucher program.

Instructions

    • 1

      Type your address, but do not include your name. Skip a line, and type the date. Skip another line, and type the school's name and address. Skip a additional line.

    • 2

      Type "Dear Sir or Madam" followed by a colon. You do not have to include a name. However, it is good to call the school and ask for the name of the person in charge of the records and insert that in the salutation; letters addressed to actual people are more likely to be read. Skip an additional line.

    • 3

      Open the letter by explaining that your child or children are moving into the district and they will be attending school. List their names and their ages and grade levels.

    • 4

      Ask for the enrollment paperwork to be mailed to you. Give your name and your spouse's name, if applicable, and repeat your full home address. The school will need this to mail you your paperwork.

    • 5

      Refer to the copies of the children's vaccination records and the proof of residency attached to the letter. Give them your telephone and e-mail address in case they need to contact you.

    • 6

      Close the letter by typing "Sincerely," skip three lines, and type your name. Print the letter and sign above your typed name.

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