A domicile is a place where you voluntarily establish yourself and your family. "State of legal residence" (SLR) and "domicile" mean the same thing, namely your true, fixed, and permanent abode.See Section L,. Meaning of Domicile. A nonresident is any individual who is not a resident. A person's domicile is the place where they have their most settled legal connection. Residency refers to where you currently live, while domicile refers to the place you intend to return to after a temporary absence. Even if you have a residence in the state, you will not qualify as a legal resident unless it is your permanent home.