Mississippi New Resident Guide

A student who has lived within the state for twelve months following his/her twenty-first birthday may establish residence in his/her own right by showing that he/she is living in the state with the intention of abandoning his/her former domicile and remaining in the state of Mississippi permanently, or for an

Two proofs of residency, examples include: Lease/Purchase agreement. Utility Bill (Lights, Water, or Gas) A Mississippi Car Tag receipt.

1. Physical presence. You must be continuously physically present in California for more than one year (366 days) immediately prior to the residence determination date of the term for which you request resident status.

Mississippi License Requirements You will need your Social Security Card, birth certificate, and proof of domicile. If you are under 18 years old, you will also need a certification of school attendance. At the DMV office, you'll complete an application for a Mississippi driver's license then pass a vision test.

Find a new place to live in the new state. Establish domicile. Change your mailing address and forward your mail. Change your address with utility providers. Change IRS address. Register to vote. Get a new driver's license. File taxes in your new state.

Tax purposes are the most important reason for establishing residency after you move. The state you claim residency in should be the state where you spend the most time. Many states require that residents spend at least 183 days or more in a state to claim they live there for income tax purposes.

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.

Lease/Purchase agreement. Utility Bill (Lights, Water, or Gas) A Mississippi Car Tag receipt. A Bank Statement.