What does it take to be a Washington State Resident?

The Evergreen State, in my opinion, the best state! But what does it take for one to become a Washington State Resident? We'll let's dive into how!

This is the definition:

"Persons are considered residents of this state for sales and use tax purposes if they take actions which indicate that they intend to live in this state on more than a temporary or transient basis. " Washington State residency definition | Washington Department of Revenue

"The Department of Revenue presumes that a person is a resident of this state if he or she does any of the following:

• Maintains a residence in Washington for personal use;
• Lives in a motor home or vessel which is not permanently attached to any property if the person previously lived in this state and does not have a permanent residence in any other state;
• Is registered to vote in this state;
• Receives benefits under one of Washington's public assistance programs;
• Has a state professional or business license in this state;
• Is attending school in this state and paying tuition as a Washington resident or is a custodial parent with a child attending a public school in this state;
• Uses a Washington address for federal or state taxes;
• Has a Washington State driver's license; or
• Claims Washington as a residence for obtaining a hunting or fishing license, eligibility to hold public office or for judicial actions." -Washington Department of Revenue

I was born in Washington State, so I got an "instant in." And I am so so thankful for such!