A declaration of domicile may be made under NRS 41.191. You may be a "resident" of a given location, but you can only have one "domicile." Your domicile is your permanent place of residence. In contrast, domicile is more permanent. Domicile is generally defined as where you reside with the intent to remain. Domicile refers to the place you call home permanently. Your domicile is important for legal purposes such as paying taxes, voting, and claiming benefits. This article digs into the intricacies of declaring a domicile (focusing on Florida, but the info provided is valid for just about every state) A person who: (a) Is or was domiciled in a state other than Nevada and who: (1) Has a residence in Nevada; or.