Review the information below.
1. First select the method you want to use to prove DC residency. (All items must include the same name and address of the enrolling person as completed on the DC residency verification form and school-based enrollment documents.)
2. Second, Make sure to have your proof of residency ready and accessible on the device you are using to complete the form. This includes taking a picture of your document(s), scanning your document(s),a downloading/saving your documents in PDF format. When taking a picture make sure your name and address are clear and readable.
3. Finally, attach the document(s) and submit the DC Residency Form.
Acceptable Documents
Method A: Choose One
Re-enrolling families/students are often able to verify residency using OTR residency verification process. The enrolling person must have paid taxes in DC during the previous fiscal year and have the student’s Social Security number. The student must be re-enrolling in the same local education agency and enrolling in grades K-12. Login to the system at ossedctax.com. If successful, your verification will then be available for your school to confirm. Method B: Choose One
- A valid pay stub issued within 45 days of the school’s review of this form. Must contain withholding of only DC personal income tax for the current tax year and no other states listed for deduction, even if the amount is zero. It must also show a DC personal income tax withholding amount greater than zero for both the current tax year and current pay period.
- Unexpired official documentation of financial assistance from the Government of the District of Columbia, issued to the enrolling person within the past 12 months and current at the time presented to the school, including, but not limited to, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, housing assistance or other programs.
- Certified copy of Form D40 by the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), with evidence of payment of DC taxes for the current or most recent tax year and must bear the OTR stamp.
- Military housing orders or statement on military letterhead, issued within the past 12 months and current at the time presented to the school. The housing order must be an official correspondence and cite the specific DC address of residence. The order must indicate that the enrolling person is currently residing and not an intent to reside.
- Embassy letter issued within the past 12 months. Must contain an official embassy seal and signature of embassy official; and indicate that the enrolling person currently resides, or will reside, on embassy property in DC during the relevant school year.
Method B: Choose
Two
- DC motor vehicle operator’s permit or official government-issued non-driver identification that is valid and unexpired. (Please remember to provide a copy of your new identification card if your current one expires before October 5th, 2025)
- DC motor vehicle registration that is valid and unexpired. Temporary registrations are not acceptable.
- Lease or rental agreement (including a military lease) that is valid and unexpired with a separate proof of payment of rent, such as receipt of payment, money order, or copy of cashed check. The lease must contain the start date, monthly rent amount, name of landlord, and be signed by the enrolling person and landlord. The separate proof of payment must be for a period within two months immediately preceding the school’s review of this form and match the monthly rent amount stated on the lease.
- Utility bill (only gas, electric, and water bills are acceptable) with a separate paid receipt showing payment of the bill, such as receipt of payment printout, money order, or copy of cashed check. The utility bill must be for a period within the two months immediately preceding the school’s review of this form. The separate proof of payment must be for the specific bill submitted. The most common submission is two consecutive bills where the second bill shows payment on the first bill. A credited amount on a bill and a government agency letter subsidizing payment for utility are also acceptable proofs of payment. All payments must be confirmed and not scheduled for a future date.
Method C
Verify with a school official.
If you are experiencing homelessness, a ward of the District, and/or a participant of a District public benefits program, such as Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF–your school may already have your information. Check with your school official or the school’s homeless liaison.
If you're unable to verify your residency in DC using these methods, please contact admissions@mundoverdepcs.org for further assistance.
