The links below can be used to help meet the residency verification requirements for registration. All OES families must fill out the form titled, "Residency Verification Form." This form must be submitted with the following information:

1. One item from category A - AND

2. One item from category B or C

*Note that category documents must list your current address.  

(See category descriptions below)

Category A Documents:

• Most recent real estate tax bill

• Most recent mortgage statement

• Closing statement (from purchase of residence within the last year)

• Military housing letter

• Current lease

• Cancelled security deposit check  

*If you cannot produce a document from "Category A" - please see the links listed below to meet this requirement.

Category B Documents:

• Gas or electric bill

• Telephone or cable bill

• Pay stub from employer

• Public aid card

• Voter registration card

• Home/apartment insurance card or certificate

• State of Illinois automobile registration card

Category C Documents:

• Driver's license

• State issued ID

• Government issued photo ID

"Landlord Verification in Lieu of Lease"

• This form can be filled out by your landlord if you are unable to get a copy of your current lease.

"Student Living with in District Relative"

• This form can be used in the event that a student's family is living with another family, who lives in district, and does not have a lease in his/her name.

"Student Living with Someone (in district) other than Birth or Adoptive Praent"

• This form can be used in the event that a student is in the custody of someone other than a birth or adoptive parent.

OES Residency Verification Form

Landlord Verification in Lieu of Lease

Student Living with in District Relative

Student Living with Someone (in District) other than Birth or Adoptive Parent

Ottawa Elementary School District 141

320 W Main St

Ottawa, IL 61350

Phone: (815) 433-1133