North Carolina homeschool requirements at a glance

Good news: North Carolina sets no homeschool filing deadlines. Here is what the law does ask of you, and how to stay covered. Free, no account needed.

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What you do need to keep

Immunization records
1 year (Test scores)
Attendance records
1 year (Test scores)
Test scores (keep for 1 year)
1 year (Test scores)

Instruction expected: 9 months.

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Also on your plate

Notice of Intent to Operate a Home School
File immediately when compulsory age (7) is reached or upon moving to NC
Notice of Intent
File before instruction begins; DNPE accepts notices July through April
If missed: Delay in legal status.

Dates come from published North Carolina requirements and are not legal advice. Laws change. Cross-check with the official state source and our full North Carolina guide.

Need to file your notice? Try the free North Carolina notice of intent generator.