Acceptable Proof of Residency

In order to register a child in the Rochester City School District, a parent/guardian must present (1) one proof of residency/address that they live within the City of Rochester.

Acceptable documents include:

Mortgage or closing statement

Deed

Lease (must include all pages with current dates and signatures)

Landlord Statement

Pay Stub

Income tax form

Utility or other bills

Military Orders

DSS Declaration

Documents issued by federal, state or local agencies

Other original documents evidencing residency

Voter registration documents

More information and common examples of acceptable documents that are required to register a child within the Rochester City School District are available in our RCSD Student Registration Requirement Guide.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.

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