Data Clerk
Overview
Change of Address
Change of Address
If you have moved:
1. Fill out a Change of Address Form
2. Attach an updated proof of residency
3. Submit it to the school Data Clerk.
If you have multiple students in the county, you only need to fill out one form. The address will change for all of your students.
You can check the school attendance zone of your new address by clicking HERE.
Proof of Residency
Cell phone bills will not be accepted as valid proof of residence.
According to the Effingham County Schools Student and Parent Handbook, two forms of proof of residency are required.
MUST PRESENT: Current electric, gas or water bill showing the address
And ONE of the following:
- Current Driver's License with the matching address
- Current Residential Property Tax Statement or Bill
- Current Lease/Rental agreement WITH current rent receipt
- Current Home Purchase & Sales Agreement
- Current Mortgage Statement
- Current Homeowners
If the student's family is residing in the home or apartment of another individual, the following is required:
- Notarized Family Residency Affidavit including the signatures of the person with whom the family is living. Both parties must sign the document in front of a notary employed by Effingham County Schools. This document must be renewed annually.
- Signature of the parent/legal guardian of the student
- Parent of the student must also present a piece of official business mail with the address on the residency affidavit.
- Two forms of Proof of Residency in the name of the person with whom the family is living.
Effingham County Schools Board Policy states:
“At any time, upon request by school or district staff, the parent /guardian shall be required to present proof of residency (such as an electric bill, city water bill, etc.) and to certify that the student is a full-time resident, (i.e. 12 months a year). This certification may also be dependent on visual inspection by school district officials.”