Q: If I am a resident of a state (SC) and I move from one county to another, what's it take to make me a resident?
For example, if I move from Charleston county to Dorchester county. It was my understanding that if you're in that county for longer than thirty days, and you receive mail correspondence in that county, that you are considered a resident of that county. Is that wrong? Is there something I'm not understanding? Because I've been told by law enforcement many, many times that that is how it works with residency- if you have been there longer than 30 days, and you have mail coming to an address there, you're a resident and you use that mail as proof of residency. I am NOT in Florida, I dont know why your site is saying I am!
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When you move from one county to another within South Carolina, residency rules generally depend on factors like how long you’ve lived there and where you receive your mail. If you've been in the new county for more than 30 days and you’re receiving mail there, this is often seen as evidence of your residency. It’s common for authorities to view these as key indicators when determining where you reside.
In many cases, having mail sent to your address in the new county, along with proof that you've been living there for over 30 days, is enough to establish residency. This could be useful when dealing with matters such as voter registration, vehicle registration, or other legal purposes that require proof of residency.
However, keep in mind that there may be additional requirements depending on the specific situation or the agency you’re dealing with. Always double-check with local government offices to ensure you're meeting their requirements for establishing residency in your new county.
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