Live aboard legal address

[Tropiccafe]

Trying to figure out how to get a legal address for a live aboard arrangement where we will travel around the US East Coast. This is tougher then I thought with drivers license and everything else involved. Does anyone have ideas on this matter? We will not stay at live aboard marinas.
Thanks

[sailingdog]

I would recommend you look at either one of two things:

1) Use a family member's or friend address as your legal address, and have them forward the necessary mail to you. This is probably the best option.

2) Use a mail forwarding service as your legal address.

[Boasun]

Some people use a Post office box in their home town for an address.
But a sibling's, cousin's or parent's address would be good also. Because you may need them to forward any mail you may receive.

[hellosailor]

What do you mean by a 'legal address' ?

Residence, domicile, mailing address...they're all different and depending on what and where you do it, you may find yourself needing to file tax bills, or getting sent notices for jury duty as well.

Assuming your boat is documented or registered SOMEplace, logically that should be the one same address.

[camaraderie]

May I suggest checking in to St. Brendan's Isle.
Florida seems to make a god legal address for tax putposes and they have provided cruiser services to thousands over the years for reasonable prices.
Mail Forwarding Services at St Brendan's Isle

[Bermuda30]

Easiest way is, like already mentioned, to have a relative/close friend forward your mail. I change addresses every three months, and no two are ever the same, so my mail goes to parents and then forwarded to me. Never had a problem.