[dfrn2112]

How or when do I become a Florida resident after I move there? Is it a certain amt of time I hafta live there? When I wa in SC, it was 6mos. Thanks for the info!!

[bbronston]

In what context? I know you have to be living here for 6 months before you can get a resident fishing license but a motor vehicle is required by law to be registered within ten days of the owner either becoming employed, placing children in public school, or establishing residency.

[DodgeGirl78]

Originally Posted by bbronston

In what context? I know you have to be living here for 6 months before you can get a resident fishing license but a motor vehicle is required by law to be registered within ten days of the owner either becoming employed, placing children in public school, or establishing residency.

Does anyone know the logic behind this? I never understood why I can register my car but I can't fish for 6 months! LOL

[bbronston]

Originally Posted by DodgeGirl78

Does anyone know the logic behind this? I never understood why I can register my car but I can't fish for 6 months! LOL

You can get a fishing license before six months but I guess it costs you more for the priviledge! OTOH, it's not that you can register your car...it's you must register it.

[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by bbronston

You can get a fishing license before six months but I guess it costs you more for the priviledge! OTOH, it's not that you can register your car...it's you must register it.

Nearly every state has some form of that law on the books, but it's tricky to enforce, especially in larger cities in FL with lots of out-of-state travelers.

[TXRyan23]

Originally Posted by DodgeGirl78

Does anyone know the logic behind this? I never understood why I can register my car but I can't fish for 6 months! LOL

The minute you get a Florida drivers license, you can get a fishing license, That doesn't sound right at all !

[TXRyan23]

Oh, and if you're not in a huge hurry and don't want to come off the money to get your $60 license and your $500 tags for your car, put it off. In my many travels between states, I drove in Florida on Tennessee tags and license for over a year. If you get pulled over "I'm sorry, I'm here on vacation."

[bbronston]

My daughter moved to ATL and followed the law (we are that kind of family) by registering her car. They have to pay tax each year on their cars. Her girlfriends from FL didn't bother and they don't have to pay. It's annoying, it's unfair, but it's the right thing to do.

[TXRyan23]

Originally Posted by bbronston

My daughter moved to ATL and followed the law (we are that kind of family) by registering her car. They have to pay tax each year on their cars. Her girlfriends from FL didn't bother and they don't have to pay. It's annoying, it's unfair, but it's the right thing to do.

Whatever floats your boat.

I refused to pay the State of Florida $500 for the honor of toting "www.myflorida.com" on the back of my car...

[ChrisA70]

When I first came to FL in 94 I got my license within a month, but drove on my MA plates for 6 or 7 months.