How Do I Get New Jersey Residency?
An American citizen who moves to another state becomes a resident upon obtaining shelter and becoming involved in such activities as working or attending school in the new state. So, officially becoming a resident of the state of New Jersey is easy as far as government requirements are concerned. However, the government isn't the only entity with residency requirements. Everything from divorce to obtaining a drivers license requires that you establish residency. Each has its own list of criteria.
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Instructions
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Establish a residence in the state so the residency clock can start ticking. This means finding and acquiring a place to live. Keep close tabs on your lease or rent agreement and deposit receipts to prove your residency later.
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Go to the local Department of Motor Vehicles for a New Jersey driver's license and vehicle registration. The license and registration must reflect your New Jersey address within 60 days of your having established residence within the state.
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Pay your state taxes. The New Jersey Department of Revenue claims taxes from you from the day you moved to the state, even if you are receiving paychecks from another state. New Jersey requires you to pay partial year's state taxes for the tax year in which you moved to the state.
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Live and work in the state for 12 months before applying to a college. Post-secondary education institutions in New Jersey require you to have residency within the state for at least a year before applying. The advantage is that residents receive up to a 50 percent discount on tuition compared to non-residents. Divorce courts also require a year of residency prior to filing for divorce in New Jersey.
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Tips & Warnings
You will need to show proof of residency when applying to college, filing for divorce, obtaining a license or filing taxes.
