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RESIDENCY
Simply moving to
Florida does not
Make you a legal
resident. You must
Register to vote
or file a Declaration of
Domicile with the
circuit court.
SCHOOL
To be admitted to
public school, a
Child must show
proof of age. He or
She must:
1. Be six years old by
September 1 to
enter grade
2. Have
proof of a physical
Examination within
the
Preceding 12
months.
3. Be
immunized against
Diphtheria,
measles,
Mumps, pertussis,
polio,
Rubella and
tetanus.
4. Show
proof of residency
Two utility bills,
lease
Agreement, voter
Registration
certificate or
Declaration of
domicile.
5. Have a
birth certificate.
6. Have a
copy of most recent
Report card.
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TAXES
There is a 6 percent sales tax in
Broward and Palm Beach counties
and 6.5 percent sales tax in Miami-Dade County. Florida has no state personal
Income tax. The state offers a
homestead Exemption to Florida residents who own and given
Year. The exemption is $25,000
off
The assessed value of your home.
You must file for the exemption with the County Property Appraiser between
January 1 and March 1 for the first time.
Then, it will renew automatically
on an annual basis. The county will send you the renewal by mail. No action is
required on your part.
TRAFFIC TIPS
The following traffic rules are
in effect for Florida:
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Right turn on red after a
Complete stop is permitted
Unless otherwise indicated.
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Full headlights are required
During rain, smog and
Distortion of vision.
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Bicycle riders follow the
Same traffic lane and must
Have lights front and rear.
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All front-seat passengers in
A vehicle must have seat
Belts fastened.
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VOTER REGISTRATION
A resident must register at least
30
Days before an election to vote
in that
Election. Proof of residency is
required.
You must be 18 years old and a
U.S.
Citizen to vote. Register with
your county's
Supervisor of elections.
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BROWARD
954/357-7050
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PALM
BEACH
561/355-2650
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MIAMI-DADE
305/375-4600
If you are
registered to vote in another Florida county or another state, that registration
will need to be cancelled.
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