Most states do not have a formal process to declare state residency but some may provide tools. For example, new residents of Florida may file a Declaration of Domicile with the clerk of the circuit court in their new home county as a way to show their intention to make their new Florida...
“Declaration of Domicile” document declaring that your new residence is now your permanent home. States such as Florida, where people move for tax benefits, require that new residents fill out this document. Be sure to read up on your new state’s specific requirements for establishing a ...