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Martha · 01-10-2006, 07:04 PM

Ladefina, check how Rhode Island defines residency. You might be a resident. "Resident" isn't necessarily synomynous with where you live.

My bet, with no legal knowledge on the issue, is that you have to be the resident of some state, even if you do not live in any state and live in a foreign country. I do know that a least for some states, even if you move from that state you remain a resident unless you establish residency in another state and live outside the original state for a particular time period.

I also know that it is relatively easy to establish residency in South Dakota. Many motorhomers do so and use one of a number of mail forwarding services there.

01-10-2006, 07:04 PM	#14
Martha Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 11,726	Ladefina, check how Rhode Island defines residency. You might be a resident. "Resident" isn't necessarily synomynous with where you live. My bet, with no legal knowledge on the issue, is that you have to be the resident of some state, even if you do not live in any state and live in a foreign country. I do know that a least for some states, even if you move from that state you remain a resident unless you establish residency in another state and live outside the original state for a particular time period. I also know that it is relatively easy to establish residency in South Dakota. Many motorhomers do so and use one of a number of mail forwarding services there. __________________ . Do not rely on the information provided--my posts are not to be taken as legal advice. Needless to say you must consult with your legal representative. I am not responsible for errors. If I offended you with cya I apologize. If I did not, I tried.