Residency Information

The residency verification process can be completed online as part of New Student or Returning Student Registration; however, if you cannot provide the required documents online, please schedule an appointment to bring in the documents to the District Office at 1351 Abbott Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL.

Residency Verification Requirements
By law, only students whose parent or legal guardian lives within the District boundaries may attend a District 102 school. We require proof of residency for:

  • All new students

  • All incoming Kindergarten students

  • All returning 4th and 6th grade students

  • Any returning student whose address has changed prior to the upcoming school year

Required Documents
The following are required to prove residency in D102:

Driver’s License or other government-issued photo IDContact the Registrar if you cannot show one of these.

One of the following:

  • Current and Valid Lease Agreement (including name and phone number of landlord), with proof of payment

  • Real Estate Tax Bill (with proof of payment)

  • Closing Document

  • Bill of Sale

  • Warranty Deed

  • Monthly Mortgage Statement

AND TWO of the following:

  • Vehicle Registration

  • Current homeowners/renters insurance policy

  • Most recent (within 30 days) gas, electric, water, or cable bill (no cell phone bills accepted)

Summer Move or Lease Expiring?
If you are moving to a new address within the district over the summer or have a lease that will expire over the summer, please wait to verify residency until you have signed a new lease or have proof of ownership at the new address. Leases must be valid through the start of the school year. Residency must be verified prior to the first day of school in August.

Schedule an Appointment :

Denise Koto (Transportation/ Registrar Specialist)

For Registration and Residency questions please email Denise Koto (dkoto@d102.org) or call (847-353-5680) to schedule an appointment time.

Michelle Yarc (Accounts Receivable)

For questions regarding fees and payments please email Michelle Yarc (myarc@d102.org) to schedule an appointment time.