Residency

Residency Requirements for Registration

Only full-time residents of Shelton are permitted to enroll their children in Shelton Public Schools. “Full-time” is defined as typically 7 days per week, or the primary legal residence for the student(s).

The following items are required for registration IN ADDITION TO the registration packet that can be found HERE

 

Home Ownership – if you OWN a home in Shelton, the following is required for registration:

  1. Photo ID of parent/guardian (driver’s license or state-issued ID)
  2. Verification of Residence Form 
  3. Deed, mortgage statement, current property tax bill, or proof of homeowner's insurance
  4. One (1) current (no older than 90 days) utility bill (electrical, landline telephone, gas, oil, cable/internet bill) or current proof of government benefits (disability, Medicare, SNAP) or other government correspondence showing an address.

Renting – if you RENT a home in Shelton, the following is required for registration:

  1. Photo ID of parent/guardian (driver’s license or state-issued ID)
  2. Verification of Residence Form
  3. Copy of a current fully executed lease agreement for a residence in Shelton, Connecticut
    • If there is no lease, or the lease has expired, please provide one of the following showing the name of the tenant and address of the residence:
  1. One (1) current (no older than 90 days) utility bill (electrical, landline telephone, gas, oil, cable/internet bill) or current proof of government benefits (disability, Medicare, SNAP) or other government correspondence showing an address.

Other Living Arrangements – if the student(s)/family is residing in a home owned or rented by someone else, the following is required for registration:

  1. Photo ID of parent/guardian AND property owner/renter (driver’s license or state-issued ID)
  2. Verification of Residence Form
  3. Signed and notarized Certification of Residence Form from the property owner/renter
  4. One (1) current (no older than 90 days) utility bill (electrical, landline telephone, gas, oil, cable/internet bill) or current proof of government benefits (disability, Medicare, SNAP) or other government correspondence showing an address.
  5. An additional item that ties the family/student to the current address: State medical letter of benefits, car insurance, driver’s license/state-issued ID card, bank statement, SNAP, or other program within the State of Connecticut.

 

Shelton Public Schools reserves the right to re-verify residency at any time. 

For questions or if you have unique circumstances not covered above, please call 203-924-1023, extension 313 or email btar@sheltonpublicschools.org

Residency Forms

Verification of Residence Form 

The Verification of Residence form is required for all families registering for Shelton Public Schools.

The Verification of Residence form is also required if you move within Shelton. At the time of your move, please provide this form along with your two new proofs of residency to your child’s school.

Landlord Residency Verification Form

This form is required when you are renting but do not have a lease or your lease has expired. This form must be completed by the Landlord/Property Owner or Property Manager and NOTARIZED.

Certification of Residence Form

This form is required when you live with a family member or non-related adult. This form must be completed by the Property Owner or Property Renter and NOTARIZED.