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A professionally drafted affidavit or declaration of intent to homeschool, customized to your state's basic requirements so you can confidently notify your school district.
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Deciding to take your child’s education into your own hands is an exciting step, but the transition from traditional school to homeschooling often starts with a formal legal hurdle. A homeschool affidavit of intent is the official document you submit to your local school district or state education agency to formally declare your decision to direct your child's education at home. You need this document before the school year begins, or immediately upon withdrawing your child from a public or private school, to ensure you comply with compulsory attendance laws and avoid truancy issues. A great affidavit is precise, compliant with your specific state statutes, and provides exactly the information required by law—nothing more, nothing less. By submitting a clean, professionally drafted declaration, you establish a cooperative and legally sound boundary with school administrators, allowing you to focus your energy where it belongs: on your child's learning journey.
Most states that require an affidavit of intent require you to submit a new declaration annually before the start of each school year. A handful of states only require a one-time filing when you first transition to homeschooling, which remains valid until your child graduates or returns to public school.
You must file a new affidavit of intent with your new school district within the statutory timeframe, which is usually 15 to 30 days of relocating. You should also send a brief withdrawal notice to your previous school district to officially close out your file there.
Whether your affidavit needs to be notarized depends entirely on your state's education laws. States like Arizona and Pennsylvania require a notarized signature, while other states only require a standard signature or an online form submission.
A school district cannot legally reject your affidavit if it contains all the information mandated by state law. If a district rejects your filing, it is almost always due to a clerical error, a missing signature, or a failure to use the state-approved template.
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