Florida Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Proof of Florida Residency 

   
General Information
Freshwater Exemptions
Freshwater Fees
Hunting Exemptions
Hunting Fees
Residency Requirements
Saltwater Exemptions
Saltwater Fees
When obtaining hunting and fishing privileges and most of the associated permits in the State of Florida, the following definition of resident shall apply and shall be verified each time a privilege is issued:
 
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Any person who has resided in the state for six continuous months prior to the issuance of a license and who has an intent to continue to reside in Florida and claim this state as their primary residence.
 
Any one of the following may be used as proof of residency:
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Florida Driver's License (Florida Only or Florida ID card are not acceptable)
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Military orders showing that applicant is stationed in Florida
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Florida Voter's Registration Card
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Statement from your Landlord indicating that you are a permanent resident of the State of Florida
Or both of the following:
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Florida Homestead Exemption
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Florida Motor Vehicle Registration
   
   
The Oath of Residency signed by the applicant when privileges are issued does not prohibit a law enforcement officer from requesting residency proof be shown again. Failure to do so may result in criminal prosecutions.
   
Aliens who have filed domicile with the Clerk of the Circuit Court are not considered a resident of Florida. All aliens are considered non-resident.
   
   
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