Kentucky Residency Law

Generally, you need to establish a physical presence in the state, an intent to stay there and financial independence. Then you need to prove those things to your college or university. Physical presence: Most states require you to live in the state for at least a full year before establishing residency.

Generally you are considered a resident if your domicile is that state, or (if your domicile is another state) you maintained a permanent place of abode in that state and spent more than 184 days there during the year. Most state tax authorities have a page explaining what exactly constitutes a resident in their state.

One (1) valid proof of identity. One (1) valid proof of Social Security number. Two (2) valid proofs of residency.

Voter registration. Vehicle registration. State where you have your driver's license. Location of your bank. Location of your legal and medical professionals. Location of any business that you own and operate. Contact periods with a state. Location of your property.

Complete the assignment of title on the back of your Kentucky title. Complete the seller and buyer section of the Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title/Registration. Complete the Application for Title/Affidavit of Total Consideration on the back of the title.

Proof of Kentucky residency is required. Proof of the person's Kentucky residency includes, but is not limited to, a deed or property tax bill, utility agreement or utility bill, or rental housing agreement. (Junk mail will not be accepted.) You must provide the physical address; a P.O. Box is not accepted.

To update your address, you'll have to head to your local Circuit Court Clerk's office in person, since Kentucky DMV change of address services are not available online. Make sure to bring along proof of residency when you go in, such as a utility bill, bank statement, or rental agreement.

A Kentucky Resident is an individual that spends at least 183 days in Kentucky during the tax year. A Nonresident of Kentucky is and individual that did not reside in Kentucky during the tax year. A Part-Year Resident is an individual that moved into or out of Kentucky during the tax year.