Domicile refers to the place you call home permanently. Your domicile is important for legal purposes such as paying taxes, voting, and claiming benefits.You are an Ohio resident for income tax purposes if you are domiciled in Ohio. Thus, under Ohio law, the terms "domiciled" and "resident" mean the same thing. (1) Each case shall be categorized in terms of type (i.e. "State of legal residence" (SLR) and "domicile" mean the same thing, namely your true, fixed, and permanent abode. Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations​​ Create an account or log in to find, save and complete court forms on your own schedule.