Need Some Help - State Laws for Florida

[ShawShank]

Got a question for you all. Or a weird situation really.

What constitutes residency in Florida? What makes me a resident? A physical address, po box, house.. ?? I am trying to find out. I want to register my car in Florida, but live somewhere else.

Is that possible? Is it illegal for me to go to florida with an address that I get mail, register with their DMV and get tags, and all that and live in another state yet still hold residency down there as long as I pay all my yearly/monthly fees?

I am trying to make the system work for me. Looking for whatever advice you all have!

 

[skipm]

IMO you have to live in the state for at least half of the year to be considered a resident. Just having an address isn't enough otherwise people would be renting PO boxes in states that have tax/insurance laws that better fit their needs. This is one area that I really think would not be a place to play around. If by any chance you are in the military I think its up to you which state you claim residency in.

 

[ShawShank]

Here is the scoop. I spoke with a very nice lady from the Florida DMV and here is what she said..

I can get a valid in Florida only license as well as register my vehicle in Florida and get plates and all that. I have a choice as to where I regsiter my vehicle due to my situation and she said it is not illegal to it either of the ways she mentioned. It's actually pretty normal for alot of people.

I have a residence in Florida and in another state. I split my time between the two of them. So I can have my car registred in Florida, yet live in another state.

So, I think I will do that. It's kinda cool actually. Live in one state, yet your car lives in another. :cool1:

 

[Coralreefdiver]

I would go for whichever is cheapest! I know up north it costs load for your tags...here in FL, its $50, and of course you have to donate $25 to get the nifty reef plate!