Residency Affidavit Form

Before any student is assigned to attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), the parent, legal guardian or sponsor (legal guardianship or sponsorship requires additional documentation from a court or agency) must provide proof of legal residence in Mecklenburg County.

All Documents must be pre-printed with the name and Mecklenburg County address of the student's parent, legal guardian or sponsor and must be presented at the time of enrollment.

For Proof of Residency

• Notarized Residency Affidavit form AND a copy of mortgage statement, deed or lease from homeowner/leaseholder affirming tenancy

ONE (1) of the following documents must be shown:

• Any ONE utility bill or work order dated within the past 30 days, including gas, water, electric, telephone, OR cable
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License OR Valid North Carolina Identification Card
• Dated within the past 30 days: Payroll Stub, Bank Statement OR Credit Card Statement
• Current Vehicle Registration
• Dated within the past year: Vehicle Tax Bill, Property Tax Bill, W-2 OR Medicaid Card

Downloadable Residency Affidavit Form

Frequently Asked Questions - Residency Appeal Process

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• Cable - Time Warner (704) 377-9600

Will you accept a printout of my online banking statement?
Yes.

What if my family is homeless?
The proof of residency policy does not apply to homeless students and families. Contact the McKinney-Vento-link Liaison at your local CMS school or call 980-343-6169.

What if I am an undocumented immigrant?
Any child whose parent or legal guardian lives in Mecklenburg County is guaranteed access to free public education. No family will be denied access to school because of their immigration status. Undocumented immigrant families living with friends or relatives may be considered "homeless" (see above).

What if I live in temporary housing while I secure a home (corporate housing, extended stay facility or hotel) and will not have the required proof of residency?
Please bring any proofs of residency, including a copy of the lease, print out from the facility showing dates of stay, etc., to the Student Placement Office for a residency appeal. We will accept a letter from your employer including the current address in lieu of a paycheck stub for Column C.

Will documents that I submit to prove residency remain confidential?
Yes. All documents submitted to prove residency will be considered part of their confidential record. CMS will adhere to the standards of confidentiality set forth in state and federal laws to maintain these records. For more information about the confidentiality of student records, refer to FERPA at www.ed.gov.

How can I report a suspected violation of the residency policy?
Families, staff, students and others may report possible residency violations by contacting the student's current CMS school.

What happens if CMS discovers that I don't live in Mecklenburg County?
Any student discovered not to reside in Mecklenburg County may be withdrawn from CMS immediately.

What if I am a current CMS student who has moved and needs to update my address? Do I need to provide three proofs of residency?
Yes.

If you have additional questions…
Call the Student Placement Department at 980-343-5335 or Email us at student.placement@cms.k12.nc.us.