Registration Steps 

Student registration will take place at their home school.

Students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will register at:
   Central Administration Building
   929 York Street (Warren Street side)
   (315) 368-6018

English Language Learners and Bilingual/Multilingual Families register at:
   Conkling Elementary School's Family Welcome Center
   1115 Mohawk Street
   (315) 368-6819

  • For contact information please see the link below:
  • You may download, print, and complete the Registration packet prior to registration by following the link below: 
  • Required Documents: to register your child for the Utica City School District you will need to provide the documents listed below. 

Required Documents 

  1. Proof of Address / District Residency 
     
  2. Proof of Age 
     
  3. Health Records 
     
  4. School Records 

1. Proof of Address / District Residency 

To establish that the student you are registering lives in the Utica City School District, the following proof of residency shall be required: 

Homeowners May Provide: 

A mortgage or closing statement or a deed or tax bill to prove ownership or a Homeowner's affidavit or any two of the following: 

  • Pay Stub 
  • Income Tax form 
  • Utility or other bills 
  • Membership documents (e.g. library cards) based on residency 
  • Tax bill from the City of Utica 
  • Telephone Bill 
  • Water Bill 
  • Oil Company Bill 
  • Insurance Bill 
  • Official driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver identification 
  • Bank Statement 
  • Voter Registration documents 
  • DSS Declaration 
  • Documents issued by federal, state or local agencies (e.g. local social service agency, federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR))
  • State or other government issued identification 
  • Other original documents evidencing residency
  • State or other government issued identification 
  • Other original documents evidencing residency 

Renters May Provide: 

A Renter's Affidavit, lease, or any two of the following: 

  • Pay Stub 
  • Income Tax Form 
  • Utility or other bills 
  • Membership documents (e.g. library cards) based on residency 
  • Tax Bill from the City of Utica 
  • Telephone bill 
  • LIPA bill 
  • Water bill 
  • Oil Company Bill 
  • Insurance bill 
  • Official driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver identification 
  • Bank Statement 
  • Voter Registration documents 
  • DSS Declaration: 
  • Documents issued by federal, state or local agencies (e.g. local social service agency, federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR))
  • State or other government issued identification 
  • Other original documents evidencing residency 

In addition to the above, a person other than a natural parent, but in parental relation, must present one of the following: 

  • Court issued legal guardianship papers 
  • Court order granting custody 
  • Court appointment as a foster parent 
  • Parental Affidavit provided by the person in parental relationship assuming legal responsibility for the student 

Students claiming emancipation shall be required to submit their own affidavit and an affidavit from their parent, where deemed appropriate, unless they have been deemed as an unaccompanied youth according to the stipulations under the McKinney-Vento Act. 

A copy of all proofs of residency provided for resident students shall be made part of the student's permanent record and a copy maintained in the student's file. 

2. Proof of Age 

When available, a certified birth certificate or record of baptism (including a certified student's transcript of a foreign birth certificate) giving the date of birth will be used to determine a child's age. If either document is available, the District will not require any other document to determine a child's age. If these documents are not available, a passport (including a foreign passport) may be used to determine a child's age. If a passport is not available, the District will consider other documentary or recorded evidence in existence for at least two years to determine a child's age. Other evidence may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

  • Official driver's license 
  • State or other government issued identification 
  • School photo identification with date of birth 
  • Consulate identification card 
  • Hospital or health records 
  • Military dependent identification card 
  • Documents issued by federal, state or local agencies (e.g. local social service agency, federal Office of Refugee Resettlement))
  • Court orders or other court issued documents 
  • Native American tribal document; or 
  • Records from non-profit international aid agencies and voluntary agencies. 

If the above documents originate from a foreign country, the District may request verification from the appropriate foreign government or agency, but that will not be your responsibility. It will not delay enrollment. The District will not demand that you translate any documents or verify proof of age, beyond providing the above documents.

Please note: If you cannot provide proof of age, your registration will not be delayed. However, documentation must be established within three (3) days of starting the registration process. 

3. Health Records / Proof of Immunizations 

New York State Law Section 2164 requires certain immunizations to attend school. Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure that your child has all of the needed immunizations. Please bring proof of immunizations with you at the time of registration. 

Proof of immunizations must be any one of the three items listed below: 

  • An immunization certificate signed by your health care provider. 
  • For varicella (chickenpox), a note from your health care provider (MD, NP, PA) which says your child had the disease is also acceptable. 
  • A blood test or lab report that proves your child is immune to the diseases. 

Please Note: If you do not have a record of immunization, you must provide it within fourteen (14) days of registration, unless the student is transferring from out of state or from another country and can show a good faith effort toward obtaining the necessary certification or other evidence of immunizations. In such cases, the time to submit evidence of immunizations may be extended to no more than thirty (30) days from the date of registration. The failure to provide a record of immunizations shall not delay initial registration and/or initial enrollment. 

4. School Records / Individualized Education Plans / 504 Plans 

If your child has attended school: 

  • Official transcripts or other school records of previous schools. 
  • Most recent report card. 
  • Most recent Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan if your child has been receiving Special Education Services or 504 services. 

Elementary students require a transfer card or report card. Special Education students require a copy of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Secondary students require a transcript of grades and courses completed. The District will assist in verifying the student's school records, even if the records are written in a foreign language or originate from a foreign country. 

Please note: The failure to provide school records shall not delay registration and/or enrollment.