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Driller703 09-22-2021 01:46 PM

How to become a Florida resident
 
Can anyone tell me how we go about making an appointment to become a resident, get a Florida drivers license, register to vote and whatever else we need to do, as a new homeowner in TV? I’m hoping with so many new residents, it will be a smooth process. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks

Villageswimmer 09-22-2021 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Driller703 (Post 2008324)
Can anyone tell me how we go about making an appointment to become a resident, get a Florida drivers license, register to vote and whatever else we need to do, as a new homeowner in TV? I’m hoping with so many new residents, it will be a smooth process. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks

If you live in Sumter, just go to the Service Center near Pinellas shopping plaza. Look for the gold dome. There’s a library there and a one stop shop for everything you need, including applying for homestead. Very nice folks who are happy to help.

dewilson58 09-22-2021 02:09 PM

Google is your friend.

How to Officially Become a Florida Resident - Norton

Driller703 09-22-2021 02:27 PM

Thank you! Do we need an appointment?

Villageswimmer 09-22-2021 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Driller703 (Post 2008350)
Thank you! Do we need an appointment?

No.

Driller703 09-22-2021 02:30 PM

I actually live in Hawkins. Will I use the same location?

jdulej 09-22-2021 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Villageswimmer (Post 2008352)
No.

I will second the "gold dome" place as a great example of how local government should interact with citizens. I kept waiting for a "catch" but they are just friendly people doing a good job.

retiredguy123 09-22-2021 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Villageswimmer (Post 2008338)
If you live in Sumter, just go to the Service Center near Pinellas shopping plaza. Look for the gold dome. There’s a library there and a one stop shop for everything you need, including applying for homestead. Very nice folks who are happy to help.

You don't need to live in Sumter County to use the gold dome facility. Licensing, titles, registration, and most of what they do are all Florida state functions.

retiredguy123 09-22-2021 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Driller703 (Post 2008353)
I actually live in Hawkins. Will I use the same location?

Yes

Woodbear 09-23-2021 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Driller703 (Post 2008353)
I actually live in Hawkins. Will I use the same location?

Process was really smooth for us, but the one hiccup that arose was because our address was so new we needed a piece of mail with our address. Luckily the library was next door and we could pull our car insurance bill. Other than that, all was easy peasy

Rzepecki 09-23-2021 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Driller703 (Post 2008350)
Thank you! Do we need an appointment?

Go to the website first so you know what paperwork to bring. Otherwise, it’ll be a wasted trip. Sumtertaxcollector.com

Boffin 09-23-2021 02:59 PM

Residency
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Driller703 (Post 2008324)
Can anyone tell me how we go about making an appointment to become a resident, get a Florida drivers license, register to vote and whatever else we need to do, as a new homeowner in TV? I’m hoping with so many new residents, it will be a smooth process. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks

Do not forget to do the affidavit of intent to reside.

airstreamingypsy 09-23-2021 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Driller703 (Post 2008353)
I actually live in Hawkins. Will I use the same location?

You can, and would be happy you did.

retiredguy123 09-23-2021 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Boffin (Post 2008496)
Do not forget to do the affidavit of intent to reside.

I never did an affidavit of intent to reside. I had no problems.

DaleDivine 09-23-2021 03:34 PM

The Gold Dome is the best run DMV I've ever been in.
I think you need your marriage license also IF you're married...
:ho::ho::coolsmiley:


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