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Hello gang, I have tried to figure this out myself by calling the DMV and talking to my parents but everyone is giving me mixed information and I would really like to get this done soon. Here's my question/issue: I am an out of state student originally from TX and I went to undergrad in NC and got a car there. My sticker and plates are from NC and my ID is still form TX. Now, for graduate school, I am in IL and have people telling me I should convert residency but others telling me I don't have to. Either way, I'd like to have my ID, sticker, and plates from the same state so cops don't freak out. Should I convert to IL or TX? I heard insurance policies need to be changed soon as well and that you can't get a sticker or plate without the insurance being from the same state. I don't know if I'll move for my PH.D. or future job plan but I'm a nomad at heart. So far, from what I've googled, in IL, you don't have to change but of course currently I do live here. Out of state students, what did you do? Please help, my parents are confused as well and there's no book for this. The picture below is what I've googled.