Residency Requirements

Mt. Zion School District # 3
1595 W. Main Street
Mt. Zion, IL 62549

In accordance with the Illinois School Code, permanent records must indicate that the parent/legal guardian resides within the boundaries of this school district.

Provide the following within thirty (30) calendar days from when they were requested:
⬜ Birth Certificate (Certified Copy)
⬜ Proof of residency - (within the District) by providing the required number of
documents from each of the following categories:

Category 1 (One document required)
❏ Most recent property tax bill and proof of payment, e.g., canceled check or Form 1098 (homeowners)
❏ Mortgage papers (homeowners)
❏ Signed and dated lease and proof of last month’s payment, e.g., canceled check or receipts (renters)
❏ Letter from manager and proof of last month’s payment, e.g., canceled check or receipts (mobile home resident)
❏ Letter of residence from landlord in lieu of lease (See Building Principal)
❏ Letter of residence form - to be used when the person seeking to enroll a student is living with a district resident.

Category II (Two documents showing proper address are required)
❏ Driver’s license
❏ Vehicle registration
❏ Voter registration
❏ Most recent cable television and/or credit card bill
❏ Current public aid card
❏ Current homeowner/renters insurance policy and premium payment receipt
❏ Most recent gas, electric, and/or water bill

Military Personnel Enrolling a Student for the First Time in the District.
(Must provide one of the following within 60 days after the date of the student’s initial enrollment)
❏ Postmarked mail addressed to military personnel
❏ Lease agreement for occupancy
❏ Proof of ownership of residence

School attendance is allowed only after all documents have been received and verified by the district, completing the registration process.
Verification of legal guardianship may be requested.