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 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 sworn statement signed before a notary public establishing the legal domicile of someone who has died. In fact, its meaning can be tricky. Simply put, your domicile is your home—the state you consider your permanent place of residence. Purpose: To request domicile verification from a nonrelative who is familiar with the household's situation. In order to prove domicile, all original applicants for a CDL must present two acceptable documents verifying the applicant's domicile address in Texas. 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. An Affidavit of Domicile is a legal document that serves as a sworn statement used to establish the residence or domicile of a deceased person.