"Home of record" refers to the place where a military member enters service or claims as their legal residence. There are several synonymous terms for this phrase, including "legal residence," "domicile," "permanent address," and "state of legal residence." These terms are often used interchangeably to refer to the same concept. Home of record is an important consideration for military members, as it determines factors such as state income taxes, voting and registration, and eligibility for state benefits. Military members may update their home of record if their legal residency changes, such as through marriage or relocation to a new state.