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Welcome
to Spartanburg! If you've just moved to town,
there are a few things you'll need to attend to...
Auto Registration and Driver's Licenses:
If you move to South Carolina from another state, you have 45 days to
transfer your vehicle title and registration. You may apply for the
title and registration by mail. The Form 400, Application for
Certificate of Title/Registration, which must be completed, contains
the proper mailing address for the department. For more information on
how and where to attend to all the necessities, try the SC Department of Motor Vehicles.
*Helpful Hint:
The busiest days at the DMV offices are typically Mondays, Fridays and
the 15th and 30th of the month.
Connections:
There are many ways to get to know folks in the Spartanburg community.
Check out the large number of membership
organizations as well as the community
calendar. If you're interested in volunteering, there are numerous
volunteer
opportunities available as well.
Newcomers Club of Spartanburg
meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. The Spartanburg Newcomers Club
will help newcomers discover the local and cultural aspects of the
area. Activities include bridge, bowling, luncheons, dinners, games and
more.
Education:
Public School Registration:
Parents/Guardians need the following documents to register their children in local public schools:
- Birth certificate;
- Immunization records;
- Medical forms from the County Health Department or a personal physician;
- and previous report card if transferring from another school.
For more information on Spartanburg County Schools, access the Spartanburg County School page.
Higher Education:
There are many options if you're interested in college classes:
Converse College 864-596-9000
Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic 864-578-8770
Spartanburg Methodist College 864-587-4000
Spartanburg Technical College 864-591-3600
University of South Carolina - Upstate 864-503-5000
Wofford College 864-597-4000
Jobs:
Check our Employment section for information on Spartanburg area job openings.
Recycling:
City of Spartanburg - 864-596-3690
Curbside collection: Cans (aluminum), plastic (#1, #2), paper (cardboard, newspaper and inserts), glass (brown, green, clear)
Spartanburg County - 864-596-3584
Drop Off Sites:
*site also accepts oil bottles
- Sam's Wholesale Club parking lot, 20 Franklin Ave.
- Fast Phil's Amoco, 1475 Fernwood-Glendale Rd.
- The old Sky City parking lot, on Hwy. 221 and Beaumont Ave.
- Alba Court, next to County Administration Bldg.
- Roebuck, Quartermile Rd.*
- Valley Falls, 4th St.*
- Cowpens, Ellis Rd.*
- Berry's Pond, Hwy. 290
- Howard St., Dexter Rd.*
- New Prospect, Edwards Rd.*
- Mayo, Sandy Ford Rd.*
- WhiteStone, Brown Rd.*
- Hobbysville through Woodruff, take Kilgore Bridge Rd.*
Utilities:
Cable/Cable Internet-
Electricity -
Gas - Piedmont Natural Gas
Telephone/Dial-Up and DSL Internet Services-
Water - Spartanburg Water System
Voter Registration:
To vote in city, county, state and federal elections, you must be a
U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, mentally sound and not under
conviction of a felony. You must register 30 days prior to the election
you wish to vote in. Registration may be done by mail or in person.
Registration can also be done at any DMV office. Please contact the
Board of Elections for more information at 864-596-2549.
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