Students attending school in District 47 must live within district boundaries. Upon registration, parents/guardians must show proof of residency by providing one of the following documents in their name(s): 

• • Property tax bill in parent/guardian name

  • Copy of closing documents* with property address and signatures of both buyer (parent/guardian) and seller 

  • Purchase contract* with property address and signatures of both buyer (parent/guardian) and seller 

    • *Closings within 30 days: parent/guardian must provide a copy of closing documents or purchase contract within 5 days after closing. 

  • Current rental agreement (lease) with property address, signatures of both landlord and tenant (parent/guardian), and expiration date of the lease term*

  • Notarized affidavit

Please Note:  Parent/Guardians are required to update their residency documents per the guidelines below:

• A new/updated lease is required upon the expiration date.

  •  Leases that are month-by-month or year-by-year:  District 47 will add 1 year only to the expiration date.

• A NEW affidavit for each NEW school year

• When the family moves to a new residence.

For any questions, please get in touch with the District 47 Registration Department at 815-788-5000 or HD@d47.org