Establishing State Residency: 36 Ways to Make it Real

Establishing state residency is a highly subjective matter.

A simple checklist of actionable items does not guarantee proof of residency if the taxing authorities from your former state decide to scrutinize your situation.  However, creating a strong history of objective factors can help you credibly challenge an inquiry.

Creating a strong history includes taking actions that involve generating public information documents such as tax returns, shipping or voting receipts, utility and rental bills, banking and investments statements, and letters of instruction or confirmation utilizing your address in the new state.  Listed below are a number of objective, recordable actions you can take to help solidify your intent to establish residency in any state.