File a one-time notice of intent online with the NC DNPE to open the school. Keep attendance + immunization records and give a nationally normed test annually (results kept on file).
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. North Carolina is a low-regulation state, meaning you file a one-time notice or declaration, with no ongoing testing or reporting. Children roughly ages 7–16 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In North Carolina, you register through NC DNPE online notice. File the notice of intent online with DNPE to open your home school (one-time). Keep test results and attendance on file; DNPE may request them.
Official filing resource: NC DNPE online notice
Specific deadlines and details can change year to year and vary by district — always confirm the current rules with your district or state.
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