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Originally Posted by rjm1cc
When you move to FL and declare yourself a Fl resident you are a FL resident as of that day.
The problem comes from the state you moved from, they may say you are still a resident of their state. So the real problem is proving to the state you came from that you are no longer a resident. I think living in the new state for over 6 months became an easy way to think you have proven residency.
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The state you moved from has no problems if you:
- Paid your taxes up until your move in date (and if you didn't you'll get a bill whenever they are normally sent).
- Turn in your "old" DL (and your insurance) and obtain a FL one
- Register to vote in FL (they automatically notify your previous state).
- Turn in your plates and register your vehicle in FL
- Buy a home or sign a rental lease here and prove it IF they ask (usually if they see problems with your tax payments).
Why is such a simple and easy process such a big deal. It took us 30 minutes from the time we closed here to complete and never heard word one from NJ again ... good riddance to them. Even our medical/dental/rx insurance from the State of NJ Employee Retirement offices moved with us with just an email notification of the move and copy of our DL's.