How You Can Change Your Domicile to Texas & Mail for Full-Time RVers

How You Can Change Your Domicile to Texas as a Full-Time RVer // As a digital nomad who is full time RV living, I just recently changed by domicile in Texas from Washington with 4 easy steps after reviewing the Escapees Domicile page and domicile requirements as well as the mail forwarding service: Steps 1) get an address with Escapees mail service, 2) RV inspection, 3) RV registration or van registration, 4) Texas drives license. There are several RV friendly domicile states, but in this video I show you why I chose Texas for my RV domicile and RV registration, all of the domicile forms, how to get the domicile address using Escapees RV club, and doing all of this as a full-time RVer.
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[@AmberJBaldwin]

👉Links to domiciling in Texas: www.storychasing.com/how-to-domicile-in-texas-as-a-full-time-rver-get-your-mail/ ★ Free Mini Course on Expenses & Budgeting for Travel: Get my full annual budget including personal expenses, a budget template for you, learn how to budget for your travels, and tips on saving money in your budget so you can start traveling sooner and live your best life. www.storychasing.com/rvexpenseminicourse ★ Tip Jar: www.storychasing.com/tipjar ★ My Favorite Gear & Equipment I Use → All My Gear: www.Amazon.com/shop/StoryChasing → Kitchen: Stashers Bags: amzn.to/2BXiTQp Vitamix Blender: amzn.to/2PMPfQU Instant Pot: amzn.to/2PKOWG1 Travel Berkey Water Filter: amzn.to/2RT5oYJ Favorite Instant Pot Accessory PIP: amzn.to/2wnDKHr Dash Compact Air Fryer: amzn.to/2EsdXDJ Fagor Induction Cooktop: amzn.to/2SXjlSQ Induction Cooktop Skillet: amzn.to/2SXpiiD Compact Adjustable Measuring Cup: amzn.to/2T0EUBO Best Coffee/Espresso Maker: amzn.to/2BXEx78 No paper coffee filter: amzn.to/2BW8cxr → Van Gear: SumoSpring Bumps: amzn.to/2D28qD6 SumoSprings Front Coils: amzn.to/2CZTyVB Thetford Toilet Seal: amzn.to/2WzPT7M → Camera Gear: My main camera Panasonic Lumix: amzn.to/2PKRjsz Sigma night lens: amzn.to/2N5C64h Gimbal: amzn.to/2Kw8bEL Audio Recorder and Mic: amzn.to/2DPqrEd Dash Cam/Action Cam: amzn.to/2KLndkI Second backup camera: amzn.to/2MIKjdy Best bendy flexible tripod: amzn.to/2P2D41U My phone wide angle lens: amzn.to/2vEd5FP Does it all phone mount, lights, microphone: amzn.to/2vC9cBr Favorite omnidirectional camera mic: amzn.to/2OWWYey →Travel Gear: Pstyle female urination device: amzn.to/2CYyHRq Get unstuck from sand/mud/dirt: amzn.to/2MBzpuk weBoost - Can't do without it cell booster: amzn.to/2vFAoiw weBoost rust proof antenna to be installed WITH earth magnet mount below (Use coupon code STORYCHASING for 10% off): mbsy.co/rbhTd My book for traveling: amzn.to/2OxDSe9 ★ Travel Programs Join Xscapers: www.storychasing.com/xscapers Join Harvest Host: www.storychasing.com/harvesthosts

[@allhailourmediaoverlords7824]

Do you need a traditional RV, Van or Camper to do this or could I start out of my Truck, crashing on friends couches or renting a hotel?

[@FaithLoveAdventure]

About to go through this process. This was very helpful. Thank you! :)

[@gratefulroad4022]

For us under Medicare age, the health insurance piece of it is a major part of the full-time decision. Thanks for all this current, helpful info in this video. I will be checking into what is now available in Texas. I am eager to full-time… Downsizing is taking forever 😫Texas as a domicile is on my radar for sure! 👍🏻🙏😊

[@AmberJBaldwin]

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@stanbyme7874]

Hello. Most people (under retirement age) don't talk about Medical Ins. I see people listing expenses but no Insurance info. That's the only worry I've got about FTing. (note: it auto corrected to *dying* instead of FTing..hmm..maybe I DO have other worries!). Anyhoo..I love your channel & hope to be on road next month. I will continue search for Insurance.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Joan Buell lol.....my parents were in the insurance business so it's imprinted on my brain to always have insurance. :) oh wow.....well I guess if you were dying you wouldn't have to worry about insurance. hahaha. Thank you and glad you love the channel.

[@davetriplett4779]

Thank you for Sharing Amber! 🙏

[@jleawandajjohnson4511]

I always been welcome to Dallas TX.

[@marlaharmon]

I'd love to hear about the insurance options you discovered in your research, what you ended up with (deductibles, co-pays, etc.) and the cost.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Marla Escobar I haven't gotten health insurance just yet. Still working on it. I'll post more about it when it's complete. I am using the RVers Insurance Exchange as my means by which to obtain insurance. You might look at that as well.

[@larryjanson4011]

need to update this video. south dakotas governor changed the rules so no longe a called place to domicile.

[@hillsk62]

what about Veterans in Texas, i live in Germany and this is out plan to travel back and forth from Germany to the USA and im from Texas but havent lived in Texas for a very long time (great video) my understanding is disable vets have some great options

[@JoyRoute]

They say things are bigger in Texas. Hat tip. Just dropping to say hello and glad you put up a video.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

L i f e T r i p :)

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thanks for sharing. great tips!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Wings and Wheels Alaska You're welcome!

[@greyford1010]

I don't think you mentioned it but make sure you do the inspection in the same county as you are going to be registering your rig. It makes a difference. Welcome back to Texas. True Texans are born south of I-10.

[@618GOLDENRATIO]

Here we go, someone is looking for a fight LOL

[@Mark-vx5xm]

Good information. I paid $8.00/vehicle for my inspection, 2021. My title transfer cost was $90/vehicle, with registration about $200/vehicle. I had my RV weighed at a certified scale, with all my contents, which was accepted with no hassles, $8.00. I suspect the vehicle inspection cost varies by county. They also didn't require a photo of my rig. I'm in southern Texas.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Mark 😊

[@wilson8979]

I already live in Texas and plan on being a nomad in a few years when my kids are grown. So I’m thinking I will stay as Texas since I already have it set up. I just don’t love that I would need to register my car yearly. I wouldn’t want to not do it, I think they give you like a one year grace period for your registration if it goes expired over one year. So basically I would need to return every 1to 2 years to take care vehicle registration. I don’t like not following the laws. You could face tickets, car impoundment or court for not getting it done

[@ChrisLoew]

Brilliant.

[@johnnyreb8030]

Wow Im lost trying to get this.

[@pmlugo3599]

Thank you :) that info is nice to know.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Sara DeAnne Love You're so welcome.

[@TonyEckenstein]

Can you tell us name of the nationwide insurance plan you are using? I have not been able to find any in Texas.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Tony Eckenstein I don't have the health insurance just yet. Still working on it, but it's on the RVs Insurance Exchange (for Escapees/Xscapers) for self employed individuals. www.rverinsurance.com/

[@user-ym6lc7pk1e]

Story Chasing it looks like this is a fixed benefit plan - not a typical insurance plan. Once you learn all about it, would you be interested in making another blog on how it compares to other forms of insurance?

[@anatolyloegering547]

Is the mail forwarding service address the same one used on your driver's license?

[@DiannaBarbee]

I registered in Florida because of no inspection and I have my family there!

[@terrymoseley168]

Can I register in Florida without any family there? Want to use something like Good Sam for mailing address. I have no family anywhere. Right now registered in Kansas. Just getting into this lifestyle and plan on being full time RV.

[@DiannaBarbee]

@@terrymoseley168 I think you can in Clay county. Google it. My son lives in Fl so I used his address.

[@Lotuslaful]

Thank you for sharing:) Wonder if you used the escapees address for your license etc? congrats!

[@tonylocks28]

Awesome. Big differ with income tax. I forget but there’s no Fed. Shout out to Frisco Texas. 🇨🇱✌🏽

[@AmberJBaldwin]

TONY NYC lol....Who do you know in Frisco?

[@deborahschaub2925]

Health insurance for me is I’m a Veteran and ALSO a military widow. That’s all the personal information I’ll put out here.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Deborah Schaub 🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊

[@media333]

Can you inform what your Escapees address looks like? Do all Escapees domiciles have the same Livingston address but maybe with some other numbers after it or such? Any problem getting businesses to accept it? I hear some domicile addresses with certain domicile-providing companies have trouble being accepted by certain businesses. And ... how did you inform the IRS of address change? Thanks!

[@nnn43]

What is the inspection for I’ve never had to do a vehicle inspection so that makes me a little nervous LOL is it Emissions or something else

[@Floof_Factory]

Do I need an rv?

[@bptraveler6608]

The Auto Inspection rule is confusing. What do you mean by "every so often". How does the state determine when you have returned and then have 3 days to get inspected? What if you're just driving through, is that returning?

[@AmberJBaldwin]

BP Traveler 😀 Yes driving through is returning so you'd have 3 days.

[@jhlittleelect]

Florida doesn't have inspections or state income tax.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

jhlittleelect right but their insurance is wow expensive compared to the plan in Texas and more centrally located for me. :)

[@cathietonkin5577]

But vehicle insurance is high.... no accidents, no tickets ever and our 6 months insurance bill is $600.!!!!

[@jhlittleelect]

@@cathietonkin5577 You should check your insurance co. I pay 535.00 a year for class a 36 ft pusher motorhome full coverage .It depends a lot on what county you are reg.

[@Vatsek]

Amber, now it's time to celebrate, buy yourself 10lbs of BBQ ribs.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Vatsek not a chance! lol

[@CanadaFree.6014]

I live in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. We are purchasing our Aktiv (white just like yours lol) from Ontario. So we pay Ontario HST (13%) at time of purchase. Then we have to go register in our own province upon return. Since HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) is 15% in NB, we have to make up the difference of an extra 2% of sales price ugh! Then we have 14 days to get it inspected and pay a bunch of other fees on top of that. What a tax grab!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Sharon H. good grief!!! That's a lot in taxes. I'm not sure I should post mine. You might unsubscribe from my channel. :) woo hoo though on your upcoming purchase! Will you be full-timing it?

[@CanadaFree.6014]

@@AmberJBaldwin Yah you guys don't know how good you got it lol. That so called free health services in Canada comes at a premium through high sales and income tax. No we won't be full timing. Hubby is going to semi-retire next year so will be spending 4+ months in the US and probably hit western Canada too. He is already making plans on using this van as a work promotion vehicle! So much for retiring Lol.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Sharon H. I hear that statement a lot about insurance and taxes. I think we all think it's better in other places. Everything has a cost. Hopefully you can retire soon but still 4+ months in US plus Canada will be great!

[@manatee419]

How much is your rv insurance in Texas? In FL. Vehicle insurance is higher and health insurance is not the paper it is written on from blue cross.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

manatee $1,732 which is discounted by around $200 for paying annually rather than monthly. It also includes a full-timers rv package.

[@DiannaBarbee]

@@AmberJBaldwin In FL, I pay $900 a year full-timers.

[@deborahschaub2925]

I am currently a Florida resident and with the knowledge of $900.00 a year for full-timers rv insurance; I’ll keep mine in Florida. After all....I was born here and my DL is current for a long while !!!!!!! Thanks Dianna Barbee :)

[@NewWorldDAO]

Is it possible to do all this online or do you have to drive there? I am trying to stay west this year but want establish domicile in TX. I have 2 vehicles there that need to be reigistered. Can I have a friend do for me and use his address temporarily just to get them registered? thanks

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Gen Lin Thanks so much! ☺️ You'll have to drive to get the inspection. Also, I just released my new video. If you have time, go check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5i6p4mAo7qDnbc

[@chug-a-lugdoug4638]

You are so awesome. How can i donate?

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Chug-A-Lug Doug Wow thank you! I don't have Patreon anymore, but I've set up a tip jar for those who still want to contribute. Seriously appreciated !!!! Here's the link: storychasing.com/tipjar I'm always in awe at how generous people are. Thank you!

[@sandyrichmond2570]

How can you have your vehicle registered in New Mexico with domicile in Washington and insurance in Washington?

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Sandy Richmond New Mexico allows snowbirds who aren't residents to register in their state.

[@leeyork3685]

Opted not to have health insurance. But, that was due to Obamacare's high premiums not because we were nomads.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Hassell York Thanks so much! ☺️

[@revengezero]

🤨 What?

[@perry5939]

First! :)

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Perry Sorry 2 other people posted before you so 3rd. Next time you'll have to try harder! :) hahahaha j/k

[@perry5939]

sad face emjoi

[@jleawandajjohnson4511]

I always been welcome to Dallas TX.