1. Establish residency in Florida.
In order to establish residency in Florida, you must physically reside in the state for at least six months. During that time, you must also meet all of the other residency requirements, such as registering to vote and getting a driver's license or ID card.
2. Register to vote in Florida.
To register to vote in Florida, you must be a U.S. citizen and have been a resident of the state for at least 30 days. You can register online, by mail, or in person at your local county elections office.
3. Get a Florida driver's license or ID card.
In order to get a Florida driver's license or ID card, you must be a U.S. citizen and have been a resident of the state for at least six months. You can apply for either document online or in person at your local Department of Motor Vehicles office.
4. File a Declaration of Domicile with the county clerk.
In order to file a Declaration of Domicile with the county clerk, you must be a U.S. citizen and have been a resident of the state for at least six months. The declaration must be filed in the county where you plan to reside permanently.
5. Change your address on your federal tax returns.
If you're moving to Florida from another state, you'll need to change your address on your federal tax returns by filing Form 8822-Change of Address (PDF). You can do this either online or by mail.
6. Get a Florida voter registration card.
To get a Florida voter registration card, you must be a U.S. citizen and have been a resident of the state for at least one year preceding the election date. You can apply for one online or in person at your local county elections office.
7. Register your car in Florida.
In order to register your car in Florida, you must be a U.S. citizen and have been a resident of the state for at least six months. You can apply for car registration online or in person at your local Department of Motor Vehicles office.
8. Establish a bank account in Florida.
You can establish a bank account in Florida if you're a U.S. citizen and have been living in the state for at least six months. Most banks have locations throughout the state, and some even offer online banking services.
9. Transfer your driver's license and vehicle tags to Florida.
If you're moving to Florida from another state, you'll need to transfer your driver's license and vehicle registration to Florida. You can do this by visiting your local Department of Motor Vehicles office.
10. Cancel your driver's license and vehicle registration in another state.
Once you've established residency in Florida, you must cancel your driver's license and vehicle registration in any other state where you were previously a resident. You can do this by visiting the website or office of the state's DMV.