Wisconsin New Resident Guide

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.

Have your photo taken. Present a completed Driver License ApplicationMV3001200b Pass a vision and hearing screening. A written and/or driving exam may be required (see Tests Required below/driving with a disability200b).

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.

Proof of Name and Date of Birth. Proof of Legal Presence in the U.S. Proof of Identity. Proof of Name Change (if applicable) Proof of Address (two forms) Provide your Social Security Number.

"Resident" means a person who has maintained his or her place of permanent abode in this state for a period of 30 days immediately preceding his or her application for an approval. Domiciliary intent is required to establish that a person is maintaining his or her place of permanent abode in this state.

In general, you must be a bona fide resident of Wisconsin for at least 12 months prior to enrollment to be eligible for in-state tuition. If you do not qualify as a Wisconsin resident, you will be assessed nonresident tuition.

Section 29.001(69) of the Wisconsin Statutes defines residency: "Resident" means a person who has maintained his or her place of permanent abode in this state for a period of 30 days immediately preceding his or her application for an approval.

Have your photo taken. Present a completed Driver License ApplicationMV3001200b Pass a vision and hearing screening. A written and/or driving exam may be required (see Tests Required below/driving with a disability200b).

One of your parents is a bona fide resident of Wisconsin for at least the twelve months prior to the beginning of any semester, and. you are claimed as a tax dependent for Federal income tax purposes by one of your parents, and.