Homeschool
Homeschool
Superintendent Steve Watson explains how to file as a homeschool family in Maricopa County.
Registration Requirements
If a child will attend a homeschool, the parent or person with custody of the child must submit a notarized affidavit and proof of the child’s identity with the Office of County School Superintendent. This affidavit must be filed within 30 days of withdrawing from a public, charter or private school or, upon beginning the homeschooling experience.
The most common proof of identity is a certified copy of a birth certificate, which is a photocopy that has been signed and attested to by a public official as a reproduction of the original document. We also accept the child's baptismal certificate, an application for a social security number or original school registration records when accompanied by an affidavit explaining the inability to provide a certified copy of the birth certificate.
Please do not file a homeschool affidavit if your child is enrolled in a traditional public school, including a virtual charter school (public-school-at-home program) or has received an ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) through the Arizona Department of Education.
Register Online
The most efficient and simplest way to register to homeschool is by using our Homeschool Connect app. Simply create an account, upload your notarized documents, and you’re done!
Register By Mail
Include a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate or other reliable proof of the child’s identity and age as mentioned above. If you cannot include a certified copy of the birth certificate, include a photocopy and use the space on the affidavit to explain why.
Print and complete the affidavit, which must be notarized.
Mail to: Maricopa County School Superintendent at 4041 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ 85012
We will return your documents by mail within two weeks.
Register In-Person
Please schedule an appointment online.
Bring a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate or other reliable proof of the child’s identity and age as mentioned above. We will make a copy and return it to you immediately.
Print and complete the affidavit, which must be notarized. Notary services are available by appointment only at our office and at no additional charge.
The address for Maricopa County School Superintendent is 4041 N. Central Ave., Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Office hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday and on Fridays from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Withdrawing From Homeschooling
The County School Superintendent must be notified within 30 days of the termination of homeschooling using the Homeschool Withdrawl Form. If homeschooling is resumed, another affidavit of intent must be filed with the County School Superintendent.
You may mail the withdrawal form to the Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ, 85012 or email it to Homeschool1@maricopa.gov
Change of Information
Parents or custodians should use the Homeschool Change of Information form to notify the County School Superintendent of any changes of information.
High School / College Information
Homeschool Law References
A.R.S. 15-828 (proof of identity requirements)
Homeschool Enrollment Data Dashboard
The Homeschool Enrollment Data Dashboard shows year-by-year comparisons of homeschool affidavits filed with the Maricopa County School Superintendent starting in 2003. Results are displayed county-wide, as well as by school district.
Contact Homeschool and Private School Services
Homeschool1@maricopa.gov | 602-506-3144