Declaration of Domicile

• What are the fees?

  See Fees and Costs.

• What is a "Declaration of Domicile?" (FL Statute 222.17)

  It is a legal document that defines where you reside and intend to maintain your permanent and principal home and declares that you are a bona fide resident of the State of Florida.

• What legal identification is required?

  Acceptable forms of identification include:

  • An identification card or driver's license issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
  • A passport issued by the Department of State of the United States.
  • Other acceptable forms of Identification are described in Florida Statutes - Chapter 117.

  
  

• What payment type is accepted?

  Cash, credit card, check or money order only in person, at any Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office locations.

• Where can I "record" my domicile?

  At the Main Courthouse or any of our branch offices.

• Where do I get forms?

  "Declaration of Domicile" forms are available online and in person, at any Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office location.