Auto Registration
Auto license tags must be purchased within 30 days of relocating to the state. Just bring your car title, proof of insurance and odometer reading to the following license tag agencies:

172 Four Seasons Boulevard, phone: 692-0648

Helpful Hints: The busiest days at the tag agency offices are typically Mondays, Fridays and the 15th and 30th of the month. Also, cars must be inspected within 10 days of the date of registration.

Utilities
Gas : Public Service Company of North Carolina - 692-0511/Toll Free: 877-776-2427
Electricity : Duke Power - 697-3400
Telephone: BellSouth - 780-2355 (Residence), 780-2800 (Business)
Water: Hendersonville City Water - 697-3052
Cable: Cablevision - 697-1371

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. You may register to vote in Henderson County immediately after establishing residency.

Registration may be done by mail or in person at the Board of Elections office and several other locations. Call for the nearest registration site. (Or, if you also need to get a NC driver's license, you may register to vote at the DMV office.)

The Henderson County Election Board is located at 100 N. King Street. Phone: 697-4970

Driver's License
New residents must apply for a N.C. driver's license within 30 days of relocating to the state. Vision and written tests are required. You can also register to vote at the DMV office. Visit the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles at the following location:

hendersonville Hwy, phone: 692-6915

Helpful Hints: These offices usually have a wait, so you may want to bring something to read. The receptionist tells us that the best times to arrive are 8 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.

Banking
Asheville Savings Bank
Welcome to Asheville Savings Bank, where every customer counts. We’re a local bank at heart; but we also pride ourselves on delivering the innovation and performance you need to achieve and exceed your financial goals. So no matter what your personal, business or investment needs are, we can help. Ready to experience the Asheville difference? Call us today. 800.222.3230

Real Estate Firms
Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles
With eleven CENTURY 21® offices in Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison and Transylvania counties, CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles is the number one CENTURY 21® firm in North Carolina. Allow us to be "your choice for real estate in the mountains." Call toll-free 866-813-2100 to reach any of our offices or visit www.c21mountainlifestyles.com.

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.

Henderson County Schools - phone: 697-4733

For more information, visit our Education section.

Higher Education
There are many options if you're interested in college classes:

Blue Ridge Community College, phone: 694-1700
Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, phone: 685-8886
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, phone: 254-1921
Cecils Business College, phone: 252-2486
University of North Carolina at Asheville, phone: 251-6600
Montreat College, phone: 669-8011
Shaw University, phone: 252-7635
Warren Wilson College, phone: 298-3325
Western Carolina University at UNCA Campus, phone: 251-6642

Housing
If you'd like to find a place to live, you're looking for a roommate, or you need some furnishings for your new home, there are several resources that can be helpful:

For home and apartment rental, call Leslie & Associates at 828-693-8069. OR, check out their web site, which is updated daily.

The IWANNA, a local paper that is distributed every Tuesday is another good resource. You'll find the IWANNAin local groceries, gas stations and the like. It costs just under a buck and is packed with listings for everything from homes and rental units to used cars and livestock.

Jobs
Check our Employment section.

Libraries
Main Branch, 301 N. Washington Street, 697-4725

Other Information Sources

Welcome Wagon of Henderson County is a newcomers club introducing new members to the community and offering opportunities for friendship through activity groups. Times and days vary. Call Cynthia if interested, 891-5906.