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Proof of Address

Parents are required to provide two (2) proofs of Chicago residency for each student at the start of each school year and/or after every move. Only readable and full documents will be accepted. QuickStart will not be complete without these supporting documents.  

Address verification is required by the Office of Inspector General.

Accepted Proof:
  • Current (within 2 billing cycles of today's date) utility bill (Gas, Light, Water). Copy of bill must show the service address and -name, NOT a copy of the envelope.
  • Illinois driver's license or State of Illinois identification card. (One or two adults and/or the student's State ID are sufficient.)  
  • Deed
  • MediPlan/Medicaid card Only (Not an insurance card)
  • Court documents
  • Illinois Department of Public Aid card/Department of Human Services
  • Stamped United States Post Office change of address form copy or a piece of mail with the yellow sticker indicating the new address.
  • Illinois state aid check/social security check
Not Accepted Proof:
  • Cable/Internet bill
  • Car Insurance
  • Credit card bill
  • Cell phone bill
  • Bank statement
Examples: