Establishing Domicile in the State of Florida
February 21, 2014Establishing Domicile in the State of Florida
Welcome to Florida! To establish domicile in Florida, you should complete as many of the tasks listed below as are possible:
1. File a Florida Declaration of Domicile form with the Clerk of the Court, County Comptroller
2. File an application for Homestead Exemption on Florida residence
3. Register to vote, and actually vote in Florida
4. Obtain a driver’s license in Florida and relinquish driver’s license in former state of residence
5. Transfer title to automobiles to Florida and obtain Florida license plates
6. Execute new wills (and trusts) in Florida and reflect Florida as the place of residence
7. File income tax return showing a Florida address with IRS service center in Atlanta
8. File non-resident income tax returns in the former state of residence
9. Open Florida bank accounts and financial accounts and close other accounts
10. Change your residential address with creditors
11. Obtain proof of payment of utilities on the Florida home
12. Update passport to reflect Florida residence
13. Affiliate with social/religious organizations in Florida
14. Transfer tangible property to Florida
15. Consider selling real property interests in other jurisdictions
16. Consider selling business interests in other jurisdictions
17. Acquire cemetery plots in Florida
The above activities are an example of the steps that support a change of domicile to Florida. This list is not exhaustive. The real measure is the intent of the person. You may also wish to check with an attorney or CPA in the state you are leaving to determine if there is any official form available for the termination of residency.
Many of the activities for Sarasota residents can be handled at The Sarasota County Clerk of the Court located at 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237. Telephone: (941) 861-7400. Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
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