If I physically move in late December and get a driver's license in January, what date did I establish residency?

For tax purposes can I claim Jan 01 as my first day in the new state? Based on the "establishing residency" check-list, there are multiple dates between mid-December and the end of January that fit. If I were able to use Jan 01, that would certainly help with the complexity. Or do I need to use the first applicable date?