The general requirements for declaration of domicile are set forth in the Florida Statutes, Chapter 222.17.

You can access the Florida Statutes online. Select Florida Statutes. Scroll down to the title you need and then select the appropriate chapter and section.

Specific requirements for certain instances, such as college admission, divorce, probate, etc. may vary, but all would be found in the Florida Statutes.

  Chapter 1009.21 f.s. of the Florida Statutes-Determination of Resident Status for Tuition Purposes-deals with the requirements for establishing residency in order to qualify for the in-state tuition rate at Florida's colleges.

In order to register to vote, you need only give a street address at the time of registration. There is no time factor. It can be as soon as you have an address.

For a driver's license, you must have resided in Florida for 30 days and provide proof of residency such as an envelope with your Florida address.

Each county offers a "proof of domicile" form that you may pick up at the circuit court office in the Florida county in which you live once you have moved here.