Important Phone Numbers
Residency
In order to establish residency in Florida file a Declaration of Domicile or register to vote.
| Voter Registration 407-665-7700 |
Passports 407-665-4832 |
Driver's License
You must have a valid Florida driver's license within thirty days of becoming a resident. You must pass an exam, road test, and a hearing/vision test.
| Testing Center 407-327-4760 |
Tags
You must obtain a Florida license plate and a Florida vehicle registration within 30 days of relocating to the State. Proof of insurance and the vehicle's title are required.
| License and Registration Center 407-665-1000 |
Auto Insurance
Florida mandates no-fault insurance for all drivers. Personal injury protection and property damage coverage is required.
| Auto Insurance Information 1-800-342-2762 |
Auto Related Laws
It is illegal to drive with an open alcoholic beverage in any vehicle. Seat belts are required to be worn. All children six years old and less must ride in a child restraint car seat.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax or inheritance tax. Sales tax is 7% in Seminole County.
| Property Tax 407-665-1000 |
Property Appraiser 407-665-7506 |
Occupational License
If you operate a business in Seminole County, you are required to have an occupational license from the county. In addition, if you operate a business within the city limits you must obtain a city license.
| Seminole County Services 1101 E. First St. Sanford, FL 32771 407-665-7639 |
City of Lake Mary 407-585-1400 |
City of Altamonte Springs 407-571-8121 |
| City of Sanford 407-330-5657 |
City of Casselberry 407-262-7700 |
City of Longwood 407-260-3442 |
| City of Winter Springs 407-327-1800 |
City of Oviedo 407-977-6027 |
Utilities
Two forms of identification and a copy of your lease or deed are required.
| Power / Energy | ||
| Progress Energy 407-629-1010 |
Florida Power and Light 800-226-3545 |
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| Water & Sewer | ||
| Seminole Co. Water & Sewer 407-665-2110 |
Recycle 407-665-8200 |
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| Telephone | ||
| AT&T 800-222-0300 |
BellSouth 866-321-6716 |
Sprint 407-339-1811 |
Schools
To obtain information on area public schools, contact the Seminole County School Board at 407-320-0000 or visit our County Schools page.
Television Stations
Listed below are the phone numbers for six locally broadcasted television stations.
| Channel 2, WESH TV (NBC) 407-645-2222 |
Channel 6 WKMG TV 407-291-6000 |
Channel 9 WFTV TV 407-841-9000 |
| Channel 7, WOFL TV 407-644-3535 |
Channel 24 WMFE TV 407-273-2300 |
Channel 55 WACX TV 407-263-4040 |
Cable Television
Below are the phone numbers to two of the larger cable providers in the Central Florida area.
| Bright House Networks 407-291-2500 |
Heathrow Cable 407-333-1307 |
Hospitals
Below are the phone numbers to four different area hospitals.
| Central Florida Regional Hospital 407-321-4500 |
Florida Hospital Altamonte 407-303-4321 |
| Orlando Regional South Seminole 407-767-1200 |
Seminole Co. Health Department 407-665-3000 |
Libraries
Below are the phone numbers to four different area libraries.
| Casselberry 407-339-4000 |
Lake Mary 407-321-2419 |
| Wekiva 407-862-2282 |
Sanford 407-322-2182 |
Newspapers
Below are the phone numbers to three different area newspapers.
| Orlando Business Journal 407-649-8470 |
Orlando Sentinel 407-420-5000 |
Sanford Herald 407-322-2611 |
Transportation
Below are the phone numbers to four different transportation services.
| Orlando-Sanford International Airport 407-322-7771 |
AMTRAK 800-872-7245 |
| Daytona Beach International Airport 904-248-8030 |
LYNX 407-841-5969 |
