Change of Address

Dorchester Welcome Center will be open On Saturday, January 11, and January 25 from 9-1 pm for registration, transfers and change of address.

No appointments are needed.

If you have moved since registering...

Visit a Welcome Center, bring your photo ID and TWO proofs of Boston residency. By moving, your school and transportation options may have changed.

Accepted documents to verify City of Boston Residency- (The 2 proofs cannot be from the same category below).

• A Utility Bill (not water or cell phone) dated within the past 60 days
• A Deed or Mortgage Payment dated within the past 60 days, or a Property Tax Bill dated within the last year
• A W2 form dated within the year, or a Payroll Stub dated within the past 60 days 
• A Bank or Credit Card Statement dated within the past 60 days
• A Letter from an Approved Government Agency** dated within the past 60 days. Approved Government Agencies: Department of Revenue (DOR), Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), Department of Youth Services (DYS) or Social Security. Some communications on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Letterhead may also apply.
• A current lease, Section 8 Agreement, or BPS Landlord Affidavit dated within a year. Affidavits are available in: English |  Kabuverdianu  |  中文  |  Kreyòl  |  Português  |  Español |  tiếng Việt  |  Afsoomaali 

 Explore your family's new list of school choices by entering your new address at DiscoverBPS.org

*** Note that we can't change your bus stop until you change your address.

Next Steps

If your child’s current school is within your new home-base:

• Your child can remain at his/her current school and may still be eligible for transportation.
• Or, you can select a new school for your child.

If your child’s current school is NOT within your new home-base:

• Your child can remain at his/her current school, but will not eligible for transportation.
• Your child can select a new school to attend within his/her choice list and he/she may be eligible for transportation.