Address on license if your homeless?

i listen to Dave Ramsey, i do not believe he means to live like that.

you're kinda disparaging his words.

 

I'm not sure disparaging is the word you're looking for, as he isn't against the idea. Misconstruing might be more appropriate, but is still inaccurate. I remember an episode where a man was living in an old motor home, and while Dave admitted he wouldn't enjoy the time he was able to reach his goals and praised him for being willing to sacrifice.

 

The PO box probably depends on your state. If you go "homeless", maybe research various states. I think South Dakota is one that is friendly to PO boxes, and they have no state income tax. Check out some of the RV forums where they talk about having no permanent residence, and what are the best options.

 

A lot of full-time RV'ers choose South Dakota. I think legally you have to spend one night per year within the state borders(save receipts).

Texas is another state but you need an actual address at an RV park that also provides mailbox services. A few people have posted here that they got a UPS mailbox which has an actual address rather than a P.O. Box and were able to get a license at the DMV, but I wouldn't guarantee that the state of Texas won't crack down on that sometime in the future.

 

They already are in some areas, it comes down to the knowledge of the people in your local office. Cities are easier to get away with it since there are too many streets, apartments etc..

 

Use a family members addy

 

What I used to do, added benefit of anything important getting immediate attention.

 

My "home" is a box in a UPS store. PO Box is not allowed in my state DMV. I tried it but they caught me.

A little life hack which may or may not help: when listing your box as an address, you don't have to call it a box. In fact I recommend you don't. Just use the # sign or the word "number" or "unit" - you're technically not lying. But even if you lie and call it "apt" or even "suite", the mail will still go to your box.

This trickery could make the difference in whether or not you get accepted at the DMV. In some cases the only way they know it's a box is if you tell them. So don't.

 

@Wasted Thyme Should chime in here. He too was homeless before turning commercial miles.