If your move to MD was permanent, then you were probably a resident of MD on December 31, 2017.
What makes you
a resident of a state (or country)?
Generally, you're a resident of a state (or
country) if you intend to either stay there permanently, or return
there after a temporary absence. It's where home is – where you come
back to after being away on vacation, business trip, overseas or
out-of-state employment, or school. Many factors are considered, not
the least of which are where you are registered to vote, own homestead property
and are licensed to drive.
The
date you choose as the first day of residency can coincide with one of the
following events:
- You or your spouse arrived in the state or country
- Your belongings arrived
- You or your spouse started work
- You started renting your new place
- You purchased your new home
- You or a family member enrolled in school
- You or your spouse registered to vote
- You or your spouse applied for a state driver's license
