Step 1

The guide below provides important information from the Public Schools of Brookline.

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The Office of Registration & Enrollment will verify documentation for your student(s) during the registration appointment.

Proofs of you and your student(s) residency in the Town of Brookline OR your student(s) active enrollment at an independent or private institution located in the Town of Brookline.

Proofs that verify your student's name, date of birth, previous school history, and other helpful documents to support your student.

Proofs that indicate your student meets all the health requirements to enter Public Schools in the State of Massachusetts.

The parent/guardian must provide all required documents for each new student to enroll in the Public Schools of Brookline. If you are unable to provide these documents, please consult with the Office of Registration and Enrollment staff to determine suitable alternatives.

You must still bring all of the required documents even if you have previously enrolled other students in the Public Schools of Brookline, or you have enrolled/registered this student with the Public Schools of Brookline, Special Education Services, or the Brookline Early Education Program (BEEP) in the past. A list of required documents can be found here.

You are required to submit these documents before your virtual registration appointment. Any documents regarding your residence in Brookline must be dated within 45 days of the appointment date. More information about how to submit your documents can be found in step 2 below.

Parent/Guardian ID

Accepted proofs include but are not limited to:

Valid US driver’s license/ID card
Passport (Must not be expired)
Military IDs
Other Government Issued photo IDs

Your Student's Birth Record

Both the student's legal name and the parent/guardian/caregiver's legal name should be present in this document.

One (1) Proof of Residency

Temporary residence in Brookline (4 weeks or less), or for the sole purpose of attending the public schools, will not be considered as residency.

Accepted proofs include but are not limited to:

Most recent mortgage payment
Most recent property tax bill
Active Leasing Agreement
Quit Claim Deed (new purchases within 45 days of registration only)
Closing/Settlement Document ( new purchases within 45 days of registration only)

Two (2) Proofs of Occupancy

Utility statements, bills, and/or work orders dated within 45 days of your registration appointment. Proofs of occupancy must show that service has been established at the residential address under the parent/guardian/caregiver's name.

Accepted proofs include but are not limited to:

Cable/Internet Bill, Statement of Service, or Work Order
Electric Bill, Statement of Service, or Work Order
Gas Bill, Statement of Service, or Work Order
Oil Bill, Statement of Service, or Work Order
Home Telephone Bill, Statement of Service, or Work Order
Home or Renter's Insurance Policy

If you are unable to present a proof of occupancy due to the circumstances of your housing situation, please contact the Office of Registration and Enrollment to determine a substitute proof for submission.

Your Student's Most Recent Immunization and Health Records

Other Important Documents Relevant to the Student's Well-Being, if applicable

Your student's most recent progress reports or official transcripts (Grades 1-12 only)

We can also work with you to have your student's most recent school send these documents directly to our office.

We ask that all documents be completely translated into English.

All translations should be completed by a professional translator or translation service prior to your appointment.

Previous school records from daycare providers and preschool programs are welcomed, but NOT required for kindergarten registration.

A Residency Certification Agreement may be required for established/new residents whose residency falls under the following categories:

Tenant-At-Will
Sublet Agreement
Living with Family/Friends
Live-in Employment (e.g. Nanny, caretaker, etc.)
Rental of rooms in a Brookline residence
Student over age 18 living with family/friends).

Other situations may also require a Residency Certification Agreement upon request by the Office of Registration and Enrollment.

Proof of residency does not apply to homeless students and families covered under the McKinney-Vento Act. All homeless families should contact the Public Schools of Brookline McKinney-Vento liaison, Matthew Dubois, who will work with you and the Office of Registration and Enrollment to enroll your students. The liaison can be reached at 617-730-2433.

Step 2: Register Online

The guide below provides important information from the Public Schools of Brookline.

Documentation needed to register your student includes Documentation needed to register your student includes

Proofs of you and your student(s) residency in the Town of Brookline OR your student(s) active enrollment at an independent or private institution located in the Town of Brookline.

Proofs that verify your student's name, date of birth, previous school history, and other helpful documents to support your student.

Proofs that indicate your student meets all the health requirements to enter Public Schools in the State of Massachusetts.

Checklist of Required Documents Checklist of Required Documents

Parent/Guardian ID

Your Student's Birth Record

One (1) Proof of Residency

Two (2) Proofs of Occupancy

Your Student's Most Recent Immunization and Health Records

Other Important Documents Relevant to the Student's Well-Being, if applicable

Your student's most recent progress reports or official transcripts (Grades 1-12 only)

We ask that all documents be completely translated into English.

Residency Certification Agreement Residency Certification Agreement

Homeless Students and Families Homeless Students and Families