Registration Requirements

The following documents are required when registering students for school in CFISD:

• a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics¹ (see details below).
• a current immunization record.
• a government-issued, photo ID for the child’s parent or legal guardian.
• proof of residency²(see details below).
• a social security card for each child, if available.
• a report card or transcript from the child’s last school.

¹Birth Certificate: Please visit the City of Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics to obtain a birth certificate if the student was born in Harris County.

²Proof of Residency: At the time of registration, parents/guardians will be asked to provide proof of residency dated within the last 30 days. Documents should reflect the parent/legal guardian’s name and street address. 

Please be prepared to submit one item from Line A and one item from Line B. 

• Line A: (Lessee) Verification in the form of your current lease/(Homeowner)Verification in the form of HCAD records, a mortgage statement, or closing documents
• Line B: Verification in the form of your current gas, water, or light bill

The homeowner/renter  must provide a copy of their government-issued, photo ID along with one item from Line A and one item from Line B:

• • Line A. Verification in the form of your current lease, HCAD, mortgage statement, or closing documents.
  • Line B. Verification in the form of your current gas, water, or light bill.

Verification of Address Affidavit  /  Declaración jurada de verificación de domicilio

If the student is residing with someone other than the parent listed on the birth certificate or a legal guardian (with judge appointed custody), the following must be submitted prior to enrollment (along with the other admissions requirements listed above):

• Authorization Agreement for Nonparent  /  Acuerdo de autorización para el supervisor adulto
• Proof of residency for parent and supervisory adult.
• Picture I.D. for parent and supervisory adult.