Do I qualify as a Florida resident?

The Florida “Declaration of Domicile” is a document that allows you to declare that you’re a bona fide resident of Florida. It states that you reside in and maintain a place of residence in the state. You must confirm that your residence in the State of Florida constitutes your predominant and principal home if you do.

What does legal Florida residence mean?

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What is residency/domicile? Florida views your legal residence or domicile as the place where you fix an abode with the present intent of making it your permanent home. From a Florida standpoint, you need only to prove your residency to the Property Appraiser’s office for purposes of obtaining the Homestead exemption.

How do you become a resident of Florida?

How to Become a Florida Resident. Sign and file Declaration of DomicileYou should sign a Declaration of Domicile and file this document with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. You should send copies of the declaration to the taxing and voting registration officials in your former state to evidence your change in residence.

What happens if I declare myself a Florida resident?

The good news is that if you declare yourself to be a Florida resident, Florida will be happy to have you. The bad news is that if the state you’re leaving collects a state income tax or a state estate tax, you’ll have to take specific steps to terminate your “resident status” there to confirm your change of residence.

Is the state of Florida a legal place to live?

See our Moving to Florida section for additional resources and information. None of the information provided below by State of Florida.com should be used for legal purposes and no warranty is made regarding its accuracy or completeness. This information is presented for reference and informal purposes only.

Do you need a domicile to live in Florida?

Just having a home in Florida technically isn’t enough. Because plenty of “snowbirds” go to Florida just for the winter, a Declaration of Domicile confirms that it is your primary residence. Your signature on this document, once approved, confirms that you now reside in Florida, and that the state is your permanent residence.

When do you become a resident of Florida?

You may be considered a resident of Florida when you: Have started employment or engaged in a trade, profession, or occupation in this state. Have enrolled your children in the public schools of this state.

Can you have more than one domicile in Florida?

Here are some factors to consider when determining what needs to be done to become Florida residents. It is important to understand the difference between “residence” and “domicile.” A person can have only one domicile, but any number of residences in different states.