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Moving to Florida this summer

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  • 25-01-2011 2:30pm
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    Palmy
    Registered Users Posts: 350 ✭✭


    I am moving to Sarasota this summer and wondering if someone can answer a few questions for me.
    My plan is to move and stay in a hotel or something similar for about three weeks while i look for accommodation.
    Is it possible to get a lease while waiting for ssn to be sent out? Will i just need a large deposit.
    Also is it even possible to open a bank account without your ssn.
    I plan on using the hotels address for the ssn to be sent too.
    Do i need my bank account first to set up for bills, or can i pay a deposit like here in ireland to open accounts for elc,gas,phone.
    I am traveling with a young family so my main conern is leasing a place to live in as soon as possible.

    Any thoughts or coments much appricated:)


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    silja
    Registered Users Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭silja


    - Is it possible to get a lease while waiting for ssn to be sent out?
    Yes, though you may need a bigger deposit (often two months instead of one), and print something off showing you are in the country legally (or show your passport with visa).

    - Also is it even possible to open a bank account without your ssn.
    Depends on the bank; regional banks tend to be better at being flexible like that. They may open it but require you to bring in SSN within 30 or 60 days; this should not be a problem, you'll have it in 2-3 weeks.

    - I plan on using the hotels address for the ssn to be sent too.
    Look into self-catering apartments too; there are lots in Florida. This may be a cheaper and nicer option, especially with kids.

    - Do i need my bank account first to set up for bills, or can i pay a deposit like here in ireland to open accounts for elc,gas,phone.
    Probably depends on the state; here in Arkansas, you can pay a deposit and pay bills in cash.


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    Palmy
    Registered Users Posts: 350 ✭✭Palmy


    Thanks for that.

    I was just a little worried it was going to take much longer than expected.Hopefully like you said we can leave a higher deposit for most things which is not a problem.
    We have permanent residencey(green cards) already,so hopefully it will all be straight forward.
    Thanks once again at least it has put my mind to rest:)


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