Required Registration Documents

APS Student Registration Form English | Español

Parents/legal guardians are required to show proof that they live with their child in Arlington County.

Submit either OPTION 1 or OPTION 2, AND two supporting documents

OPTION 1: If a family owns or rents property, ONE of the following documents must be provided:

• Deed showing that the student’s parents/legal guardians own the property in Arlington.
• Current lease agreement signed by the lessor and lessee or tenant and landlord.
• Settlement documentation from a new home purchase if the deed has not been recorded.

OPTION 2: If a family lives in the residence of someone else (shared housing), THREE documents must be provided:

1. Residency Form A (English) (Español) – Parent/Legal Guardian Residency Affidavit.
2. Residency Form B (English) (Español) – Statement of Arlington Resident Affidavit.
3. A deed or lease agreement.

AND TWO of the following supporting documents that include the parent’s/legal guardians name and address:

• Current federal, state or property tax return
• Current payroll or withholding statement
• Vehicle registration
• 1 current utility bill (Gas, Electric, Water) Note: Must provide one more supporting document that is not a utility bill.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with current address
• Financial assistance documentation from Arlington County

(ONE of the following documents)

• An original birth certificate or certified copy translated in English, if necessary.
• If the birth certificate is not available, families can submit a Proof of Student Identity and Age Affidavit (English) (Español).
  • The affidavit is valid for 30 days and requires additional supporting documents such as the child’s passport.

(ONE of the following documents)

• Any valid Government Issued Photo Identification
• Driver’s License
• Passport

• If registering for Kindergarten, complete the Pre-K Experience Form English | Español
• Submit if applicable:
• • Current Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan
  • English Learner or Gifted records
  • School records or official transcripts from the previous school attended

Information below must be submitted on a Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form (English | Español)

All New Students (PreK-12)

• Immunization Records

Additionally:

• New Elementary Students (PreK-5)
  • Physical Examination done within 12 months prior to starting school
  • Immunization Records
• Rising 7th and 12th graders
  • Required Immunizations

SPORTS – Students planning to participate in high school sports must complete a VHSL physical form for high school athletic eligibility and APS Athletic Participation Agreement.

MEDICATIONS – If your child will need medications or special procedures during school, visit Arlington County School Health for additional forms (Medication Authorization Form, Severe Allergy Care Plan, etc.).

QUESTIONS – Please reach out to your School Health Clinic Staff  for any questions about requirements for individual students or for support in making an appointment for a student to receive required vaccines through Arlington County’s Immunization Clinic: Immunization Clinic – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government (arlingtonva.us).