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Verification of Residency

Documents Required to Verify Residency

All families are required to provide the following documents to verify residency (or to re-verify residency after a move within Mill Valley):

1. Declaration of Residency

2. ONE of the following documents showing the name and address of the parent, guardian, or caregiver within the District:

  • Copy of the recorded grant deed 
  • Copy of the most recent mortgage statement
  • A fully executed copy of the lease or rental agreement, PLUS Lessor/Lessee Supplemental Form completed by the landlord 

3. ONE of the following documents showing the name and address of the parent, guardian, or caregiver within the District.

  • Utility Bill (Must be dated within thirty (30) days of school registration documents)
    • PG&E
    • Marin Municipal Water District
    • Mill Valley Refuse/Tamalpais Community Services District/or other local refuse agency serving residences within district boundaries
    • Comcast (cable TV)/DirecTV

OR 

  • Official Document
    • Valid California Driver's License
    • Current Vehicle Registration card
    • Current Voter Registration card
    • W-2 form dated within the past year
    • Current pay stub
    • Property tax bill/payment receipts dated within the past year
    • Correspondence from a government agency or Public Assistance documents
    • Bank or credit card statement dated within the past forty-five (45) days
    • Dental or medical bill dated within the past forty-five (45) days

Information About Residency Verification: 

Residency: District Residency Administrative Regulation 5111.1 

  • All families are required to complete a Declaration of Residency and provide 2 proofs of residency at registration;
  • Families must notify the District/School when residency changes;
  • All families are required to complete a new Declaration of Residency and provide 2 proofs of residency if they move within the District;
  • Students that move and reside outside of the Mill Valley School District boundaries must immediately register in the District in which they reside. 
  • All families that rent or lease homes, and their landlords, will be asked to complete the Lessor/Lessee Supplemental Form.

An anonymous tip line and email has been established for reporting suspected false residency. Email residency@mvschools.org or Call (415) 389-7715.