Moving for fellowship

[spikemd13]

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I am going to be moving to a different state for fellowship, California to be specific and I was wondering about the pros/cons of becoming a resident of the state or not...for things such as a CA drovers license, vehicle registration etc are just a couple of things that come to mind right off the bat (especially with the emission regulations that they have for California vehicles). I know some people in my residency still have license plates from their home state from years before but I’m not sure what the reasoning behind that is...anybody have any insight? It will be a three year fellowship, unclear where I’d end up after that. Thanks for any advice

 

[Vandalia]

...for things such as a CA drovers license

I know there was a significant population of Basque sheepherders in western Nevada, and I have to imagine that sheep do not follow lines drawn on a map. Therefore, a CA drovers license could be important if you will be working with that community.



Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

[spikemd13]

Lol stupid autocorrect...I was rather confused as I initially read your reply

 

[Winged Scapula]

Many states require that you register your car and obtain a DRIVERS license (I was tempted to make the same sheep joke above lol) within a short period of time of moving there. In addition, your auto insurance may require it as well.

I had 30 days when I moved to AZ and was questioned about my OOS plates and DL when I was pulled over for an illegal U turn. My mother lied for me and said I had just moved here (it had been several months). CA is even stricter: you have 10 days to get a new DL and 20 for vehicle registration.

Since it is a ticketable offense, I see no reason not to do it especially for a 3 year fellowship (unless you have a gangsta mother like mine lol).

 

[hamstergang]

I was wondering about the pros/cons of becoming a resident of the state or not

For the most part, you don't get to decide whether you become a resident of a specific state or not. Each state has laws that specify what you must do, and I know of people not in this thread that have gotten tickets for not changing their license and car as required.

 

[kemper6036]

I think you have 90 days for CA

 

[Winged Scapula]

I think you have 90 days for CA

Nope I looked it up (and posted above): 10 days for CDL and 20 for registration.

 

[kemper6036]

Nope I looked it up (and posted above): 10 days for CDL and 20 for registration.

 

[Apollyon]

Nope I looked it up (and posted above): 10 days for CDL and 20 for registration.

CDL? Who's driving truck for a living?

 

[evilbooyaa]

CDL? Who's driving truck for a living?

California Driver's License is what I imagine the poster was going for.

 

[Smurfette]

CDL? Who's driving truck for a living?

That was my first thought too...it took me a second to realize she meant "California" and not "commercial". Pretty sure WS has no trucking experience although that would make for awesome conversations when I run into her. It's not easy to climb into a big rig with stilettos on! 😉

 

[Winged Scapula]

CDL? Who's driving truck for a living?

HA HA...yes, its CALIFORNIA driver's license.

I didn't even realize the CDL meant commercial but it makes sense. @Smurfette is right: its too hard to drive a truck with stilettos!