Filing Requirements

Address change notification is the requirement in many states to inform educational authorities when a homeschooling family moves to a new address within the state or district.

Amendment filing is the process of updating your homeschool registration or notice of intent when significant changes occur—such as moving to a new address, adding a student, or changing supervisors—as required by some states.

Annual notification is a yearly legal requirement in many states for homeschool families to inform their school district or state education department that they intend to continue homeschooling their children.

Curriculum notification is a formal document submitted to education authorities detailing your planned homeschool subjects and educational program, required in some states as part of the legal homeschooling process.

A declaration of intent is a formal written notice submitted to education authorities announcing your decision to homeschool your child, protecting your family from truancy allegations and establishing your homeschool as legally recognized.

A homeschool enrollment form (also called a Notice of Intent) is an official document notifying your school district or state education department that your child will be educated at home rather than attending public or private school.

Homeschool filing deadlines are legally mandated dates by which families must submit specific documentation—such as notice of intent, annual assessments, or progress reports—to maintain legal homeschool status, with requirements and consequences varying significantly by state.

A homeschool affidavit is a formal, notarized legal document in which parents declare their intent to homeschool and outline their educational plan. It's required in some states as proof of compliance with compulsory education laws.

A late filing penalty in homeschooling refers to the legal and administrative consequences families may face when they fail to submit required notification documents by state-mandated deadlines.

A Letter of Intent (LOI) is a formal notification submitted to school authorities declaring your intent to homeschool your child, required in about 25 states with varying deadlines and content requirements.

A Notice of Intent (NOI) is a formal document submitted to educational authorities—typically your school district or state department of education—declaring your intention to homeschool your child.

Renewal filing is the annual notification homeschool families submit to continue their home education program for the upcoming school year. About half of U.S. states require annual renewal, while others need only one-time notification or none at all.

A student addition notification is a compliance document that homeschool families submit to notify their school district when adding a new student to an existing homeschool, such as when a younger sibling reaches compulsory age or a child is withdrawn from public school mid-year.

A withdrawal notice is a formal letter notifying your child's current school that you are removing them from enrollment to begin homeschooling, preventing truancy concerns and officially ending their enrollment.