When you enroll your child in a public school for the first time, you’ll need to provide proof of eligibility, such as age and residency.

• Acceptable proof of age includes a birth certificate, passport, hospital record of live birth, legal document, or an official document from another country. 

• Acceptable proof of residency includes a current lease, property tax notice, homeowner’s insurance bill, mortgage statement, current vehicle registration form, any utility bill listing your residence as the service address, a letter from a shelter, or a letter from your employer, if your employer provides housing.

Health records, such as hearing, vision, dental, and nutrition examination certificates as well as immunization records, are required. Forms to be completed by a county health department or your health care provider can be downloaded from the Georgia Department of Education website.

You will also have to prove that you are the child’s parent or legal guardian.

If your child is transferring schools, you’ll need to provide previous school records, such as report cards, transcripts, and discipline records.