To establish a new domicile, you need 1) a physical presence, and 2) a truthful, concurrent, intent of making the new state your permanent place of abode. Domicile is the place a person intends to establish a permanent home.Affidavit of Domicile is a form in our office for people to sign before a notary claiming Texas to be your home. We file the form with the court. Simply put, your domicile is your home—the state you consider your permanent place of residence. Domicile is intended to be permanent rather than temporary, whereas residence means living in a particular locality and requires mere physical presence. An affidavit of domicile is a legal document that certifies the residence of a deceased person. (7) Domicile--A person's principal, permanent residence to which the person intends to return after any temporary absence.