The purpose of the Declaration of Domicile is to establish residency.  Once the Declaration of Domicile is filed, it is good throughout the entire State of Florida, until you relocate outside of the State.

Husband and wife may complete one form If both are present. If one spouse is present the form only applies to that person.

A Declaration of Domicile is inclusive of all children residing within the home.  However, when a child becomes eighteen (18) years of age, he or she must complete a form on his or her own.

A Declaration of Domicile must contain the following information:

1.  The city, state and street number of your previous residence prior to moving to the State of Florida.

2.  State under oath that you are changing your domicile and becoming a bona fide resident of Florida, along with the date in which you moved to Florida on a permanent basis.

3.  The street and city in Charlotte County where you are presently residing.

4.  You must state that you intend to make Florida your permanent residence.

No other proof is necessary.  The Declaration of Domicile is signed under oath at which time you are stating that all of the above information is true and correct, in the presence of a deputy clerk.

The fee for the declaration of domicile is $17.00. This includes the recording fee and the fee if signed & sealed by a deputy clerk. If the document is notarized by an outside source the fee is $10.00 for recording.

You may obtain a Declaration of Domicile from the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

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