We went on the road from Florida over the summer and then hubby found a full time job in Maryland. We are now renting a house, rv stored, until our new adventure presents itself. Are we still Florida residents (we own property there, it is rented)? Do we have to change our tags and drivers lic. and all that jazz since we are living in Maryland and hubby works here?
Thanks!
heyjohnm said
02:12 PM Mar 5, 2010
Welcome Neighbor!
Did a google search for MD residency and for MD's MVA. Here's a summary:
What establishes whether or not you're considered a Maryland resident? The answer seems to depend on what the issue is. The Maryland MVA requires you to obtain a MD drivers license 60 days after you become a resident of the State. So, when are you a resident of the State? COMAR 11.11.06.02 defines a resident as someone who: (1) Owns, leases, or rents a primary place of residence in Maryland for more than 6 months; (2) Has no other residence in any other state or country (see COMAR section for further details). For income tax purposes, the definition is similar. There, a resident is defined as: 1. is domiciled in this State on the last day of the taxable year; or 2. for more than 6 months of the taxable year, maintained a place of abode in this State, whether domiciled in this State or not (Tax General Article of the MD Code 10-101). Finally, as far as voter registration, the Maryland Law Encyclopedia quotes Roberts v. Larkin, 340 MD 147, 1995 as defining residence as "the place of a person's fixed domicile."
Based on the foregoing I'm pretty sure you are going to be considered a resident and are required to get a MD license and register your vehicles in MD.
Where are you located? There is so much to do here so don't be discouraged. Lots of historic sites and locations within a reasonable drive and will allow you to use your RV on weekends. Good Luck to you!
Floridariz said
06:10 PM Mar 5, 2010
We are in the Frederick area. Thanks for the summary!!! We do like this area it's just we left our Florida life overnight (rented the home) but our whole life is kind of in suspended animation there! This recession "got" us...so we are renting here in Md. Just never intended to lose our Florida residency. We still have property so I was hoping there was some way "around" this.
Thanks again!
two travelers said
08:44 PM Mar 5, 2010
Well you are only 50 minutes from us we live south of Gettysburg , Pa.. We moved to Pa from Md some 35 years but all our families still live there.. They have some tough DMV rules .. be sure to turn in your tags if you move.. they charge you if you don't turn them in...
When summer comes if you need a tour of Gettysburg let me know...Have you eatten at the Cozy Resturtant in Thrumont yet great meals....patti
Floridariz said
08:46 PM Mar 5, 2010
Yes! Been to the Cozy and to Gettysburg
This is a GREAT area!
Thanks!
Did a google search for MD residency and for MD's MVA. Here's a summary:
What establishes whether or not you're considered a Maryland resident? The answer seems to depend on what the issue is. The Maryland MVA requires you to obtain a MD drivers license 60 days after you become a resident of the State. So, when are you a resident of the State? COMAR 11.11.06.02 defines a resident as someone who: (1) Owns, leases, or rents a primary place of residence in Maryland for more than 6 months; (2) Has no other residence in any other state or country (see COMAR section for further details). For income tax purposes, the definition is similar. There, a resident is defined as: 1. is domiciled in this State on the last day of the taxable year; or 2. for more than 6 months of the taxable year, maintained a place of abode in this State, whether domiciled in this State or not (Tax General Article of the MD Code 10-101). Finally, as far as voter registration, the Maryland Law Encyclopedia quotes Roberts v. Larkin, 340 MD 147, 1995 as defining residence as "the place of a person's fixed domicile."
Based on the foregoing I'm pretty sure you are going to be considered a resident and are required to get a MD license and register your vehicles in MD.
Where are you located? There is so much to do here so don't be discouraged. Lots of historic sites and locations within a reasonable drive and will allow you to use your RV on weekends. Good Luck to you!