Relocation and Area Info
Once you have found your new home, now the fun
begins. All those little things we take for granted
we have to do all over again. Below is a list of
agencies for the fundamentals and some additional
contact information.
In St. Johns County there are three municipalities:
Hopefully this will be helpful. If there is
something we missed and can be of assistance please
feel free to call us anytime.
Public Schools
(904) 819-7500
www.stjohns.k12.fl.us
Private Schools
For list of local private schools see
http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator
Electric
Florida Power & Light
http://www.fpl.com
Telephone
Southern Bell Telephone Services, St. Johns
County area
Typically they ask you personal information that
will determine whether or not a deposit is required.
(904)780-2355.
Water & Sewer
City of St. Augustine
(904)825-1040
Finance Office on King Street
(904)825-1065
In St. Johns County, a good portion is covered by
the Anastasia Sanitation District, located at 2175
Mizell Road on Anastasia Island.
(904)471-2161.
Cable Television
Comcast
2200 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, FL
(904)824-9813
Trash Pick Up
Within the City of St. Augustine
(904) 825-1040
All other county residents
BFI Waste Management
(904)829-2401
Curbside pickup of solid waste and recyclables is
available throughout St. Johns County, including
City of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach.
Recyclable materials may also be brought to the
Tillman Ridge Landfill (fee charged). Yard waste,
construction and demolition debris must go to the
Processing Facility on International Golf Parkway
(fee charged). For more details call (904)825-2105.
Homestead Exemption
To register call the Property Appraiser’s
office. Florida Homeowners are entitled to an
exemption for the first $25,000 of assessed value if
property is owned and occupied by December 31 of the
prior year.
Important - Qualification of exemption is limited
from January 1 – March 1 of the first year for which
the exemption is sought. For more information call
(904)823-2200
Airports
Jacksonville International Airport
(904)741-4902
http://www.jaa.aero
Daytona Beach International Airport
(386)248-8068
http://www.flydaytonafirst
Both airports are about an equal distance from the
center of St. Augustine, approximately an hour and
fifteen to hour and a half drive time.
Senior Citizens
Council on Aging
(904)823-4810
State of Florida Elder Helpline
(904)823-4810.
Vehicle Registration
Upon residing in St. Johns County, new residents
must register all motor vehicles. Florida
registration may be obtained through the office of
St. John’s County Courthouse. Hours are 8:30a.m. to
5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. For more
information call (904)823-2270.
Driver’s License
New residents must obtain a Florida driver’s license
within 30 days of becoming a resident. This is
especially important to Homestead Exemption and to
enroll your children in public schools. Out of state
license holders must show 2 forms of identification,
one of which may be an out-of-state driver’s license
and then provide proof of Florida registration for
every vehicle owned by the applicant or complete a
non-owner's affidavit.
Fishing License
Once you become a resident, a fishing license is
required when fishing from a boat. When fishing from
shore it is only required to have a license if you
are an out of state resident. You can buy a license
at the local bait and tackle store, the local
Wal-Mart on US.1 South, or you can call Devil’s
Elbow Fishing Resort, Bait and Tackle (904)471-0398.
Libraries
Library Administrative Offices
1960 N Ponce DeLeon Blvd
(904)827-9265
(904)827-6940
St. Historical Society Research Library
(904)825-2333
Southeast Branch
6670 US1 South
(904)827-6900
Bartram Trail Branch
60 Davis Pond Blvd
(904)827-6960 |
