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It would be very seldom that a state would question a date of residency; however, it is possible.

  • Was there a reason to move to California?
    • New job
    • Transfer
    • Job opportunity
    • Family
    • Life style
    • Wanted a place by the ocean?
    • When did you start looking for a house or apartment?
    • Other
  • When you answer those questions you will be closer to the answer
  • However, it wouldn't be before you actually arrived in California

Also, see  CA-DMV-Residency – Documents List  and  NEW TO CALIFORNIA

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