What is the Private School Affidavit?
The Private School Affidavit, also referred to as the R-4 Form, is a registration document. By filing the Affidavit, operators of a private school report under penalty of perjury the school information required by EC Section 33190. The Affidavit is required to be filed annually by all California private schools. During the annual filing period, the Affidavit on the CDE Filing the Affidavit Private School Web page can be viewed and submitted online. Filers should note that separate links are available for schools with five or fewer students and schools with six or more students. A process for filing a paper form by mail is also available.
