South Dakota makes residency easy. Get mailbox from Dakota Post. Spend one night in South Dakota. Get driver’s license. Register vehicles and vote. As nomad with campervan and sailboat not in California, I recently became resident.
South Dakota offers no income tax and vehicle benefits. Become resident in 24 hours. Get mailbox and spend a night. Register car and vote. Nice sights too.
Keeping South Dakota residency requires vigilance about evolving laws. Consider mail forwarding service.
In only 24 hours in the state, become resident for five years. Have multiple residences but one domicile. Live in Minnesota but purchase Florida home. Must spend majority of time in Florida to claim domicile.
South Dakota has no state income tax except New Hampshire. Make up lost revenue through other levies and cuts.
In 12 months become resident for tuition purposes. Best states for RVers are Texas, Florida, and South Dakota due to no income tax and mail forwarding. Can register car in South Dakota without living there.
Claiming South Dakota residency is changing license and registering vehicle. More to it than that.
Enjoy South Dakota!