Q: How long does it take for someone to be a resident in your own home in the state of florida
A:
Your question is vague and there appears to be missing information to your question.
You refer to it as "your home" so I would say you are instantly a resident in a home that you own. After saying the above, I have no idea why you asked the question but clearly someone or some issue makes you think that you are not a resident. Thus. I suggest that you might want to give he whole facts or more facts so that you get a complete answer.
Good luck.
A: The complete answer to your question depends upon the purpose for which you want to be labeled a "resident." If you rent or own a home in Florida and your intention is to make Florida your permanent residence, then you are a resident and you can apply for homestead exemption, drivers' license, etc. There may be other requirements specific to the purpose for which you want to be a "resident", such as, if you are filing for divorce, you would need to be a "resident" for at least 6 months prior to filing. If you are establishing residence for a particular legal purpose, you will want to consult with an attorney to be sure you meet all of the requirements. Best of Luck! Jennifer
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