Immunization Requirements for Homeschoolers in TN: Your Quick Guide

Immunization Forms for Homeschoolers: Your Quick Guide

Homeschooling comes with a lot of freedom, but a few things still require official paperwork. Immunization records are one of those things, and Tennessee keeps it pretty straightforward.

Here’s everything you need to know without getting lost in government-speak.

What Tennessee Actually Requires

Every student in a Tennessee school, including church-related umbrella schools, needs one of the following on file:

1. A Tennessee Immunization Certificate or 2. A valid exemption form (medical or religious)

No hidden extras. No surprise last-minute demands. Just one document per student, stored in the school’s permanent records, exactly as required in Category II programs.

Medical vs. Religious Exemptions

Medical exemption A licensed provider signs off that a vaccine isn’t recommended or safe for your child.

Religious exemption A parent or guardian signs a statement that immunization conflicts with their religious beliefs.

Both are equally valid under Tennessee law.

Where You Get the Form

This part often confuses parents because different websites say different things. The simplest route is the one that doesn’t have you hunting for PDFs:

Numa provides everything you need right inside your parent account.

You’ll find:

• The official immunization form if your child is vaccinated
• The medical exemption form
• The religious exemption template (which you can e-sign in seconds)

No guesswork. No outdated downloads.

Submitting Your Forms to Numa

Parents don’t send immunization records to the state or the county. The school handles that.

Here’s how it works with Numa:

• Upload your immunization record through your Numa dashboard
• Or, if you’re completing a religious exemption, simply e-sign Numa’s free digital template
• Numa files everything in your student’s permanent record, as required by Tennessee law

Once you’ve uploaded or signed, you’re done. Numa keeps it secure, organized, and available whenever it’s needed.

Starting Homeschool Mid-Year

Totally fine. Just submit your form during enrollment and Numa adds it to your student’s file for the current school year. There’s no “late window” or penalty.

If You Move Counties

Your immunization form stays with Numa, not with each county. There’s no need to redo anything. One student, one form, one place.

Why Numa Handles This So Smoothly

As a Category II church-related school, Numa is required to maintain accurate permanent records, including immunizations.

Because of that responsibility, the entire system is built to be as simple for parents as possible:

• Easy file uploads
• Clean digital storage
• Free e-sign religious exemption form
• No mailing, scanning, or juggling documents
• No worrying about whether you did it “the right way”

You handle the choice; Numa handles the logistics.

A Quick Parent Checklist

• Decide whether you’re submitting a record or an exemption
• Download or e-sign right inside your Numa account
• Upload if needed
• Relax, because the school side is handled for you

Final Thought

Homeschooling asks a lot of you already. Immunization paperwork shouldn’t add stress or clutter. With Numa, it becomes a small, quiet task that disappears off your plate almost instantly.