RELOCATION NEED TO KNOW:

* Unless otherwise noted, area code for all numbers listed is (334)

Cable Service:

Charter Communications – 1-877-728-3121

Motor Vehicle:

Driver’s License – 742-9986, Driver’s License Examiner’s Office, 1220 Fox Run Road, Opelika, AL 36801

An Alabama driver’s license must be obtained upon establishing residency.  If you have a valid out-of-state driver’s license and a social security card, you will need to take the vision and written tests only ($5.00)

New Resident Vehicle Registration – Lee County Revenue Commissioner’s Office – Lee County Courthouse, 737-3655, 215 S. 9^th St., Opelika, AL 36801

Newcomers must register their vehicles within 30 days of entering the State of Alabama.  This involves transferring the vehicle title to Alabama and then registering the vehicle.  After transferring the title, the vehicle will be registered and ad valorem tax and tag fees will be calculated.

To register your vehicle, you will need a certificate of title, vehicle registration and a bill of sale.

Yearly Registration Renewal – Although reminders are mailed the first few days of each renewal month, it is still the responsibility of the vehicle owner to make sure the vehicle is registered and fees are paid on time.

Vehicle registration can be renewed by mail.  Mail the reminder along with a check or money order to the address shown on the reminder car.  The owner must sign the card and include their driver’s license number.

Tags – Vehicle tags are paid for and issued at the time you register your vehicle or renew your vehicle registration.

Automobile Insurance – Motorists are required to carry liability insurance on each motor vehicle.  Failure to show proof of coverage at traffic stops could result in a fine of up to $500.

Local Phone Service:

AT&T – 1-888-757-6500 (residential), 1-866-620-6000 (business)

ITC DELTACOM – 1-800-239-3000 (residential), 1-800-239-3000 (business)

School Registration, Opelika City Schools:

745-9700, Central Office, 300 Simmons St, Opelika, AL 36801

For detailed information on school registration, see also the Education section of this magazine.

Social Security Administration:

745-7052, 1800 Corporate Dr, Opelika, AL 36801

Utilities:

Electric

Opelika Light and Power – 705-5170, 204 S. 7th St, City Hall, Opelika, AL 36801

*Most resident’s within the Opelika city limits are served by Opelika Light and power.  If you are unsure of your provider, call OLP first.  If they do not service your address, they will direct you to the proper provider.

Alabama Power – 1-800-245-2244 (residential), 1-800-430-5787 (business), 1699 S. College St, Auburn, AL 36801

Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative (TREC) – 334-864-9331, 15163 US Hwy 431, LaFayette, AL 36862

Gas

Alagasco – 887-4800, 3400 Skyway Dr, Auburn, AL 36830

Water and Sewer

Opelika Utilities – 705-5500, 502 Geneva St, Opelika, AL 36803

Recycling:

The City has three full-service drop-off sites for recycling. These are located at Miles Thomas Field (Rocky Brook Road), Michael Covington Recreation Center (Carver Avenue) and Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant (Grand National Parkway).  There is a fourth drop-off site Parkway Shopping Center (2nd Avenue) but they are not full-service. (334) 705-5480 (Solid Waste department)

Items accepted for recycling include: newspaper (no glossy paper), clear and colored glass, aluminum, steel cans, plastic jugs, and cardboard (broken down only).

US Postal Service:

Opelika Branch – 745-3561, 500 S. 7th St, Opelika, AL 36801

Voter Registration:

Board of Registrars – 737-3635, Lee County Courthouse, 215 S. 9^th St, Opelika, AL 36801 (Mailing address is P.O. Box 1530, Opelika, AL 36803-1530)

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Health and Safety:

Emergency : 911

Opelika Police Department – 705-5200, 501 S. Tenth St, Opelika, AL 36801

Lee County Sheriff’s Office – 749-5651, 1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801

East Alabama Medical Center – 749-3411, 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801

Lee County Health Department – 745-5765, 1801 Corporate Dr, Opelika, AL 36801

Property Taxes:

For detailed information on property taxes, contact:

Lee county Revenue Commissioner’s Office – Lee County Courthouse, 737-3655, 215 S. 9th St., Opelika, AL 36801

Sales Tax Rate:

Opelika Sales and Use Tax – 8.0%

LOCAL MEDIA

Newspapers:

Opelika-Auburn News – 749-6271, 2901 Society Hill Road, Opelika, AL 36801

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer- 1-888-323-1222

Montgomery Advertiser- 1-800-488-3579

Television Stations:

WLGA- CW - Channel 66, Opelika, AL

WRBL- CBS - Channel 3, Columbus, GA

WSFA- NBC - Channel 12, Montgomery, AL

WTVM- ABC - Channel 9, Columbus, GA

Radio Stations:

Auburn Network/WANI:              1400 AM (Talk Radio)

                                                Wings 100.3 FM (Classic Rock)

Jimmy Jarrell Communications    Praise 88.7 FM (Contemporary Christian)

Tiger Communications:               Tiger 95.9 FM (Rock)

Power 99.9 FM (Rock)

WAUD 1230 AM (Talk Radio)

Qantum Communications:          Mix 96.7 FM (Top Forty)

Kicker 97.7 FM (Country)

The Touch 910 AM (Gospel/R&B)

The Bull 100.9  FM (Country)

Fox Sports Radio 1520 AM (Talk Radio)