Well it's happening. We are going to hit the road full time only returning to the sticks and bricks for short periods for doctor appointments and such.I'm on Medicare and AARP supplement. Wife has medical through former employer that is portable nationwide. We are looking at SD residency. Can anybody point us to a website etc. that clearly outlines the requirements and steps necessary to make it happen.If you've done the SD , I would like to hear the good and bad. How many days in state does it take? The last thing I want to do is drive to Florida to do the residency thing.I might have a shot at Texas. I'm half owner with the sister in a one acre parcel in rural NE Texas. Don't think it has an address since it is not in a city limits and no utilities. I've got an attorney (my sis)looking into this.Same questions for Texas residency. Internet resources, how long does it take in state, the good and bad, etc.

We have toured most of SD. The most beautiful part is the Western section. You can see Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood, The Black Hills, The Bad Lands, and Custer State Park. Just outside Custer State Park you can see an original old sod house. Just outside Rapid City is Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy horse memorial. On the Eastern side you can visit Souix Falls and visit the falls. Like anywhere else, you can take as long as you want and always see something new. I would plan on a week to see the most beautiful parts of the state. That is my two cents and I pray you have a lot of safe fun.

Been with 'My Home Address' in Emery, SD for many years.Went to SD once to get my drivers license there (flew in to Sioux Falls - stayed O'nite - got my DL the next day - then flew home that afternoon - now renew by mail.Moho and Toad registration easy and done by MHA every year.Totally happy with the services they provide - at a reasonable price.Check: http://myhomeaddressinc.com/Or Click here

Another thought, if you have time go directly North from Spearfish and visit Roosevelt National Park in ND. That is a beautiful park.

Alabama Jim wrote:We have toured most of SD. The most beautiful part is the Western section. You can see Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood, The Black Hills, The Bad Lands, and Custer State Park. Just outside Custer State Park you can see an original old sod house. Just outside Rapid City is Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy horse memorial. On the Eastern side you can visit Souix Falls and visit the falls. Like anywhere else, you can take as long as you want and always see something new. I would plan on a week to see the most beautiful parts of the state. That is my two cents and I pray you have a lot of safe fun.I believe the OP is asking about residency requirements in South Dakota and Texas, not what to see. :)

gbopp wrote:Alabama Jim wrote:We have toured most of SD. The most beautiful part is the Western section. You can see Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood, The Black Hills, The Bad Lands, and Custer State Park. Just outside Custer State Park you can see an original old sod house. Just outside Rapid City is Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy horse memorial. On the Eastern side you can visit Souix Falls and visit the falls. Like anywhere else, you can take as long as you want and always see something new. I would plan on a week to see the most beautiful parts of the state. That is my two cents and I pray you have a lot of safe fun.I believe the OP is asking about residency requirements in South Dakota and Texas, not what to see. :)Thank you! I don't need a tour of SD. I have already been there done that. If you can't address my questions directly, don't post.

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patperry2766
Explorer II
Nov 22, 2015
Texas Vehicle Registration
dons2346
Explorer
Nov 19, 2015
carp65 wrote:
We have been with Alternative Resources, now Dakota Post in Sioux Falls, SD
for 10 years. Extremely happy with their service and never had a problem
with our mail. Highly Recommend!

Been with them since 2003 and no problems whatsoever
Thunder_Mountai
Explorer II
Nov 19, 2015
Hey folks, OP here. Thanks for the information. I'll sort out the various SD providers and go from there. Do as always appreciate the input. If there is something pertaining to RVing, someone here has been there done that or broke that and fixed it.
carp65
Explorer
Nov 18, 2015
We have been with Alternative Resources, now Dakota Post in Sioux Falls, SD
for 10 years. Extremely happy with their service and never had a problem
with our mail. Highly Recommend!
azjeffh
Explorer
Nov 18, 2015
Alabama Jim wrote:
I apologize for misunderstanding your post. Mistakes happen. I had already stated that I was in error in my talking about how beautiful SD is. Don't know why you felt you needed to tell me not to post.

Thought the OP's response was uncalled for as well. Nuff said.
soos
Explorer II
Nov 16, 2015
Scott16 wrote:
amandasgramma wrote:
Our understanding is that with Texas you have to go back every year for vehicle inspection...whereas you don't in SD.

That is true. Changed either this year or last year?
Scott

It is NOT True. The NEW Law has an exception for vehicles that are not physically in the state. When you re-new your registration, you certify that the vehicle is not in Texas and you are not required to get an inspection unless the vehicle comes back to Texas.

Here is a direct quote
"
Registered in Texas but Operating Out of State
If a vehicle is out of state and unable to undergo a Texas vehicle inspection, you will be able to self-certify that the vehicle is out of state."
Scott16
Explorer
Nov 15, 2015
amandasgramma wrote:
Our understanding is that with Texas you have to go back every year for vehicle inspection...whereas you don't in SD.

That is true. Changed either this year or last year?
Scott
Trashwagon
Explorer
Nov 14, 2015
Thunder Mountain wrote:
amandasgramma wrote:
Our understanding is that with Texas you have to go back every year for vehicle inspection...whereas you don't in SD.

That would be a deal breaker for me. How in the heck would I get four vehicles down to Texas.

And MH registration is more expensive in TX........ and yes the inspection requirement is a PIA....... Those of us living on wheels are more prone to keeping them safe and in good upkeep.
amandasgramma
Explorer
Nov 13, 2015
2gypsies wrote:
Thunder Mountain wrote:
amandasgramma wrote:
Our understanding is that with Texas you have to go back every year for vehicle inspection...whereas you don't in SD.

That would be a deal breaker for me. How in the heck would I get four vehicles down to Texas.

That's definitely not true. If you don't enter the state you don't have to have inspections. Many full-timers never visit their domicile state except for renewing the driver's license if that's a provision. In that case, you would probably only be taking one of your vehicles there to renew your driver's license - that's after 12 years, I believe for Texas, you need to do it in person - new photo, etc...
Thanks for the clarification. :) That makes it do-able for us!!!!!
gafidler
Explorer
Nov 13, 2015
I am a SD resident, have to spend one night in SD to become resident and get driver license .. I use http://mydakotaaddress.com/