Becoming a resident in another state

[bone collector 13]

*not looking for legal advice* more so want a opinion on if my thought process is “grey” area or flat out wrong.

I work in construction, my job is taking me to Idaho for the next 18 months, plan on getting an apartment, all that good stuff. Can I still technically apply for Idaho residency once I meet the requirement? My thought process was I could buy a resident lifetime license, and then be locked into resident status regardless of where my new residence actually was.

Thoughts? Opinions? Maybe delete this before I get straight roasted? Haha

 

[Olympics777]

If you have an Idaho address and you’ve lived in the state for (IIRC) 6 months then you are a resident. Doesn’t matter if you are gonna move away again later.

 

[Bluefish]

Depends on the state. Iowa is far more strict than Idaho appears. Once you have non resident for Iowa you have to apply for residency with the dnr. You have to provide DL, pay stub showing Iowa taxes paid, a bill to your address. Mine was denied as I had applied that calendar year for another state as a resident (didn’t draw), even though I had not lived in the other state for 6 months when I applied for residency. I believe you also lose residency as soon as you apply as a resident in another state.

 

[Soj51hopeful]

You will not be “locked in” to residency status. As soon as you move away you become a non resident again and pay non resident tag prices. The hunting license however you won’t ever have to buy again. I believe you would also draw tags from the resident pool. If you plan to hunt Idaho a lot regardless of where you live your plan is golden.

 

[wildwilderness]

Yes the plan is good and should totally do it, just make sure you do it correctly-

Haven’t look at Idaho specifically but many have intent and bona fide clauses to becoming a resident. You need to make it your intent to “permanently” live in Idaho-

So I would couch it as I’m moving to Idaho to work indefinitely. Basic provable things are get a DL in Idaho, file state income tax as a resident, register to vote. Set bank, credit cards, pay stubs etc to your Idaho address.

DO NOT maintain a resident hunting licenses in another state, or live a dual life (split residency) until you are a bona fide Idaho resident.

 

[Andrew12gauge]

Definitely make sure and take all necessary steps to establish residency. As I recall in Idaho those steps are
Live in the state 6 mos
Drivers license
Vehicle registration
Voter registration

There could be more, I can’t remember right now. Definitely don’t have a resident hunting or fishing privilege in another state either


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[vermeire]

Just a couple cautionary thoughts/questions. Are you certain the job is going to last as long as you think it is? Are you sure you will be staying with that employer? Are you going to maintain an address/domicile in your current state? Huning privileges have been mentioned but I'd be concerned with more than that; anything with your name on it should reflect your ID address. Work stuff, insurance, banking, etc. I don't think you're operating in a grey area at all as long as you are all in on your new residency.

 

[Duckhunterbrad]

Phenomenal plan! Execute it properly per their rules and you will be good to go!

 

[LFC911]

I regret not buying lifetime hunting licenses when i lived in AZ, OK and MO. If you haven't already, don't forget to buy one from the state you're leaving before you go.

 

[ez_willie]

As tags continue to get tougher to get this is exactly what more and more people are doing.
It is also a requirement to blame nonresidents for over crowding once you become a resident!

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Wish Alaska wasn’t so far but I have been tempted to sale land in Oklahoma and just buy a cabin there.Stay half year and going somewhere warmer the other half or back to Oklahoma.
Not sure wife would do it!

 

[Maverick1]

*not looking for legal advice* more so want a opinion on if my thought process is “grey” area or flat out wrong.

I work in construction, my job is taking me to Idaho for the next 18 months, plan on getting an apartment, all that good stuff. Can I still technically apply for Idaho residency once I meet the requirement? My thought process was I could buy a resident lifetime license, and then be locked into resident status regardless of where my new residence actually was.

Thoughts? Opinions? Maybe delete this before I get straight roasted? Haha

You sound like Leroy! Do you happen to live in a van down by the river? Or a converted school bus? Check this thread out from the non resident one hit wonder!

 

[Laelkhunter]

If you do get the "Lifetime Resident" hunting license, make sure you have that state's Driver's license also. When you show your hunting license to a Game Officer, if you produce a Driver's License from another state it sure would raise some questions. AND most states (Louisiana is one) it is illegal to possess two valid driver's licenses at the same time, and it will show up in NCIC if a LEO checks. In most cases, if you apply for a Driver's license in another state, your current Driver's license will be canceled and if stopped in that state your license will show up as canceled when checked by a LEO.

 

[rookieforever33]

Bouncing residency and having roots in multiple locations can be tricky. I do not know if some states check residency as much as others. But I have heard some states have auditors to make sure people that live in their state pay that states taxes. A lot of states with high taxes have people that "temporarily" come there for work, but pay taxes where they are residents. With the demand for tags and the money states make from them I would not be surprised if they checked into this also.

 

[nomadicbohunk]

I've lived all over. Yeah, you're probably good. The intent resident thing is the only issue I can think of.

That's funny about Iowa. When I lived there all I needed was a voter registration, but I was a student. With all the deer hunting hype there I was surprised.

Like others said, change everything over to Idaho, and make sure you only apply in Idaho as a resident and live there, etc. You do not want to get caught playing a game with this. They really nail people for it as it is pretty easy to do and lots do it. I know some people who got cute with it and ended up with Lacy act felonies. It's actually possible to not be a resident of any one state by game and fish purposes. I've been in that boat before.

 

[dieselchessy]

Are you paying a mortgage on a current home that is taxed, GI loan, ect… as a primary residence.