Declaration Of Domicile Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The Declaration of Domicile form is a legal document that individuals use to declare Florida as their permanent home, even if they maintain residence in another state or country. It serves as a formal declaration to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county of residence, under the provisions of Section 222.17, Florida Statutes, asserting the filer's intent to permanently reside in Florida. For those considering establishing Florida as their primary residence, taking this step is vital and can be initiated by clicking the button below.

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Declaration Of Domicile Form PDF Details

A Declaration of Domicile is a legal document used to establish your permanent legal residence with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Under Section 222.17 of the Florida Statutes, the filing creates an official record of your primary home. This matters for many purposes, including voter registration, state income tax filings, and the homestead exemption application.

Who Should File a Declaration of Domicile?

People who own or rent a home and want to formally designate it as their principal and permanent address should file. It is most useful when a person maintains homes in more than one location and needs to identify one address as their legal domicile for civil or tax purposes.

What Do You Need to Bring?

Visit your county recording center with the following items:

Valid photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport

A completed form, notarized by a certified notary public before you arrive

The recording fee, which is payable by cash or money order at most county offices

After You File

Once recorded, the document is official proof of your legal domicile. You may request a certified copy at the time of filing or order additional copies later for an additional fee. If you need a separate proof of residency, a Certificate of Residence form serves a different purpose. You can find other residency-related forms, including the shared domicile form, in our online library.

Question	Answer
Form Name	Declaration Of Domicile Form
Form Length	1 pages
Fillable?	No
Fillable fields	0
Avg. time to fill out	15 sec
Recording Fee	Varies by county (payable by cash or money order)
Notarization Required	Yes
Filing Location	County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Other names	declaration of domicile hillsborough county fl, declaration of domicile hillsborough florida, declaration of domicile florida hillsborough, declare domicle hillsbourgh

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What You Need Before Filing

Before filling out the form, gather your photo identification and find a certified notary public to notarize your signature. At the county clerk's office, you will pay a recording fee. The fee is typically payable by cash or money order; call ahead to confirm the current amount and payment methods. After recording, you can request a certified copy for your files. Additional copies are available for a small additional fee. For related paperwork, see our residence legal application and the homestead exemption application.

To fill out the form online, no download is needed. Use our PDF editor directly in the browser. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Click the "Get Form Button" at the top of this page to open the PDF editor.

Step 2: Use our PDF editing tools to complete blank fields, add text, and sign the document. You can also add graphics.

Fill in all required fields carefully. Make sure the following sections are complete:

1. Enter your residential address and personal details in the blank fields:

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2. After the first section, complete these fields: And the place or places where I, Printed Name, Signature of Notary Public State, For Domiciliaries of States Other, Sworn to and subscribed before me, and Signature of Notary Public State.

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