Episode 11: How to Become a South Dakota Resident
Have you wondered why so many RVers and van lifers have South Dakota license plates? I’ve noticed this everywhere, even in the boatyard here in…

Have you wondered why so many RVers and van lifers have South Dakota license plates? I’ve noticed this everywhere, even in the boatyard here in Mexico. South Dakota offers many benefits to nomads, including no income tax, no annual vehicle inspections, and the ease of becoming a nomad.
I chose to become a South Dakota resident last summer and the process couldn’t be easier.
In Episode 11 of The Wayward Home Podcast, I’ll share exactly how to become a South Dakota resident plus the pros and cons of establishing domicile in that state.
To see all the steps in writing, head to this blog post: How to Become a South Dakota Resident in Six Easy Steps
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Links Mentioned in Episode 11 of The Wayward Home Podcast:
Are you wanting to become a South Dakota resident as well?
Here are some of the links I mentioned:
- My mail forwarding service: ChooseSD.com
- My health insurance: Zion Health Sharing
- Blog post: The Best Health Insurance Options for Nomads
Other South Dakota Mail Forwarding Services:
- America’s Mailbox
- Dakota Post
- YourBestAddress
- Escapees (You get all the benefits of an Escapees membership. However, this address can only be used for SD official documents. You’ll receive all your regular mail at their Texas headquarters)
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