Application for Permanent Student Records at a glance
What it is: Application for Permanent Student Records. Website: www.cps.edu/studentrecords. General Information: 773-535-4110 (Press Option #3 - Live Person).
Where and when to file: REGULAR MAIL: CPS STUDENT RECORDS P.O. Box 735508 Chicago, IL 60673-5508. Turnaround time is 5-7 business days from time the request is received. Allow extra time to receive via mail. No Walk-In Service Available and No Expedited Service is Available.
Records information will not be released to anyone other than the former student who requests their records information unless the former student signs a release authorizing the transmittal of information to a third party.
A filled-in Application for Permanent Student Records example: a former student asks for a high school transcript
How to fill out Application for Permanent Student Records, box by box
Your present name and address
1. What is your present name and address? Print neatly and complete all the fields.
Name: (First) (Middle) (Last).
Address: (Number) (Street) (Apt./ Condo Number).
(City) (State) (Zip Code) (Telephone).
Is this request for information for yourself
2. Is this request for information for yourself? Yes No.
If no, provide the name of the applicant (student) for whom the information is being sought and designate your relationship with the applicant.
Name: Relationship:
The purpose of this request
3. What is the purpose of this request? ($3.00 Money Order per request) (checked October 31, 2026). Check the box for Verification of Birth (for I.D.), Verification of Graduation (Day, Summer or Evening), Request for Elementary Transcript or Registration Card, Request for High School Transcripts (Day, Summer or Evening), Immunization Records, or DACA - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival.
What name did the applicant use
4. Background Information: A. What name did the applicant (student) use while attending school? (First) (Middle) (Last)
Where the applicant was born, date of birth, parents and last school attended
B. (Check One) Male Female
C. Where was the applicant (student) born? (City) (State) (County)
D. What is the date of birth? (MM/DD/YYYY)
E. What are the names of the applicant's (student's) parents or guardians?
F. What is the mother's maiden name?
G. Name of last school attended?
Chicago Public Schools attended
Complete the information pertinent to the Chicago Public Schools attended by the applicant (student), with Name(s) of Elementary School(s) and Year Left/ Graduated, and Names(s) of High School(s) with Year left / Graduated / Summer or Evening School (Indicate Day/Year).
Authorization for release and signature
5. Authorization for Release: I authorize the records custodian of the Chicago Public Schools to release and mail my permanent student record information as requested on the form to the following:
Name: (First) (Middle) (Last)
Address: (Number) (Street) (Apt. / Condo Number) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
Sign as (Signature of Applicant (Student)) and enter the (Date).
Common questions about Application for Permanent Student Records
Where do I file it?
REGULAR MAIL: CPS STUDENT RECORDS P.O. Box 735508 Chicago, IL 60673-5508. OVERNIGHT DELIVERY: JPMorgan Chase Attn: STUDENT RECORDS/Box #735508 131 S Dearborn, 6th Floor Chicago, IL 60603.
Are there fees?
Complete all fields to the best of your ability. Each item requires a NON-REFUNDABLE MONEY ORDER for $3.00 (no cash or personal checks), payable to the Chicago Public Schools (checked October 31, 2026).
Sources
[1] Application for Permanent Student Records, Chicago Public Schools (the Official source link on this page).
