Proof of Residency

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    Important Information 

    • A student can have only one residence for the purposes of establishing residency and must live with a parent or legal guardian
    • PO boxes will not be accepted for residency purposes
    • All documents used for residency must be current, valid, and must contain the name, address, and be dated within the last 30 days
    • A minimum of three documents will be required
      • One from Category A and two from Category B*

    Category A - One (1) Required

    • Original property tax bill 
    • Monthly mortgage payment 
    • Lease or rental agreement on company printed forms. If the agreement is an expired agreement or month to month, you must also provide a current monthly rental payment receipt that includes the renter's name, date, and address.
    • Monthly space rental bill (mobile home park) 
    • Escrow document "Closing Statement” instead of a property tax bill for recent property purchases. In this case, a conditional clearance for 30 days will be given until mortgage documents are provided.

    Category B - Two (2) Required

    • Current Santa Clara, San Jose or Sunnyvale utility bill 
    • Current PG&E bill
    • Current phone bill (cell or landline) 
    • Current cable or satellite provider bill 
    • Current internet bill

    Category C - Three (3) Required Only As Necessary*

    Three additional proof of residency from this category will only be required and accepted when:

    • A family is sharing housing with another individual as a long-term living arrangement within the attendance boundaries of Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) without a lease or rental agreement
    • Utility bills have multiple names
    • Rental agreements state "utilities are included” 

    Additional Proof of Residency* 

    • Current paycheck issued by employer - employer's and employee's name and address must be printed on the check 
    • Correspondence from a government agency (WIC, Medi-Cal, Social Security, Unemployment) 
    • Valid vehicle registration (not pink slip) 
    • Monthly payments: loan, credit card, physician/dental bill, bank statement 
    • SCUSD has the right to accept alternative forms of proof of residence on a case by case basis
    • Shared Housing Affidavit is required if family is sharing housing with another individual as a long-term living arrangement within the attendance boundaries of SCUSD