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Establishing Domicile

Domicile is an individual’s true, fixed, and permanent home and place of habitation; it is the place where the individual intends to remain and expects to return to when that individual leaves without intending to establish a new domicile elsewhere. Idaho Code, 37-3717B(1)(a). 

Establishment of Idaho domicile is supported by demonstrating the following criteria has been maintained for a minimum of 12 months prior to the start of the term. Follow the applicable track options only if domicile is required by a selected pathway. 

  • Permanent full-time (30+ hours per week or 120+ hours per month) employment in Idaho and
  • Filing of an Idaho resident tax return for the prior year.

  • Permanent full-time (30+ hours per week or 120+ hours per month) employment in Idaho and
  • Filing of an Idaho resident tax return for the prior year.

Or show at least five of the following:

  • Ownership or leasing of residence in Idaho.
  • Registration and payment of Idaho taxes or fees (vehicle), other than income tax.
  • Registration to vote in Idaho.
  • Idaho driver’s license or ID card.
  • Evidence of abandonment of previous domicile.
  • Establishment of accounts with Idaho financial institutions.
  • Other factors such as
    1. enrollment of dependent children in Idaho primary or secondary schools;
    2. acceptance of permanent employment in Idaho;
    3. documentation of need to care for relative in Idaho;
    4. utility statements; or
    5. employment documentation.

Graduate or professional students must demonstrate full-time enrollment at an institution of higher education in Idaho.