New Resident Information

Utilities

Natural Gas NUI City Gas · (800) 993-7546 · www.nui.com · NUIServices@nui.com

Electricity Florida Power & light · (321) 723-7795 · www.fpl.com · Contact FPL

Telephone BellSouth
Residential · (321) 780-2355
Business · (321) 780-2800
www.bellsouth.com

Water & Sewer City of Melbourne · (321) 727-2900 · www.melbourneflorida.org
City of Palm Bay · (321) 952-3400 · www.palmbayflorida.org/

Cable Brighthouse Networks · (321) 254-3300 · cfl.mybrighthouse.com

Automobile & Boat Information

Driver's License

A driver's license is required within 30 days for any driver who becomes a resident of Florida, is employed in Florida, or registers a child in a Florida Public School.
Newcomers must bring some form of identification, such as their Social Security card, & their current driver's license.
Test appointments are recommended.
A new license costs $20.00, & is valid for six years. Renewal is $15.00, and replacement is $10.00.
Drivers must be 16 years old to qualify for a license, and 15 years old to qualify for a learner's permit.

Locations:
North Melbourne · 3442 N. Harbor City Blvd. · (321) 752-3161 · Map
South Melbourne · 601 E. University Blvd. · (321) 984-4931 · Map

Vehicle Registration

Florida requires drivers to have PIP and liability insurance.
Vehicles must be registered within 10 days of establishing legal residency, or by the day they begin work in Florida, or by the time they register children for school.

Locations:
Melbourne · 1515 Sarno Rd · (321) 255-4410 · Map
Palm Bay · 1155 Malabar Rd · (321) 952-4540 · Map
Indian Harbour Beach · 240 Eau Gallie Blvd · (321) 779-4009 · Map
www.brevardtaxcollector.com

Boat Registration Registration is required on all boats with motors, regardless of size. Out of state registration is recognised for 90 days, after which, Florida registration is required. Fees vary according to the length of the boat. Registration is handled through the motor vehicle registration sites listed above.

Homestead Tax Exemption

Homestead Tax ExemptionYou must apply for a homestead exemption by March 1. For information on the documents needed to apply, call 264-6700. You may apply at any of the following locations.

Melbourne · 1515 Sarno Road · 255-4440
Palm Bay · 1155 Malabar Road NE, unit 22 · 952-4574
Viera Government Operations Center · Building C, First floor · 690-6880

Public School Registration

Students attending Brevard County schools for the first time should present the following:

Two documents showing proof of residence withing the school district (ex. electric bill, phone bill, voter registration...
Certificate of Immunization (HRS form 680) which is available from private physicians or the local Public Health Department.
Proof of a medical examination during the past 12 months.
Kindergarten & first grade students must also present a birth certificate to show proof of age.

To learn more about Brevard County schools, and which school your child should attend, visit www.brevard.k12.fl.us/Schools/

Voter Registration

You must be a citizen of the United States, have reached the age of 18 by election day, and be a permanent resident of Brevard County. Florida is a closed primary state, which means that you must be a member of the party to vote in that party's primary election. New registrations must be received at least 29 days prior to a scheduled election in order to be valid for that election.

You can find more information, and register to vote online at http://brevardelections.org/

Transportation

Airports

Melbourne International Airport · www.mlbair.com
Orlando International Airport · www.orlandoairports.net

Bus Space Coast Area Transport · (321) 633-1878 · www.ridescat.com