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Buyers and Sellers
If Selling: Do not discontinue utilities or homeowner's insurance. When a closing date is scheduled, contact utility companies and order final reading. Cancel homeowner's insurance after your closing. Bring driver's license to closing.
If Buying:
Make arrangements for homeowner's insurance as soon as possible. When a closing date has been scheduled, contact utility companies and have them placed in your name effective on your closing date. Bring cashier's check & driver's license to closing.
Utilities
| Electric | Gas | Telephone | Water/Wastewater |
| Tampa Electric Co. | TECO People's Gas | Verizon Florida | (813) 272-6680 Hillsborough. County |
| (813) 223-0800 | (877) 832-6747 | (800) 483-4200 | (813) 274-8811 City of Tampa |
| (813) 989-7170 Temple Terrace |
License & Registration
Auto Tags & Registration: (813) 307-6565
State law requires you to purchase a Florida license plate within 10 days of becoming a legal resident, becoming employed, or placing your children in public school. Proof of insurance must be shown. Auto ID number must be verified. This may be picked up at the Tax collector's office.
Driver's License: (813) 272-3771
A Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of becoming employed, entering children in school, registering to vote, filing for homestead exemption, or becoming a resident of Florida. To just change address By phone 1-800-448-1008 for a $14 charge. Allow 2 weeks.
Voter Registration: (813) 272-5850 Hours: M - F 8:00 - 5:00
Other Valuable Numbers
| Tampa Tribune Newspaper: (813) 259-7422 | Courthouse: 419 Pierce St. (813) 276-8100 |
| St. Petersburg Times Newspaper: (800) 888-7012 | Tax Collector's Office: 601 East Kennedy (813) 307-6500 |
| Bright House Cable Services: (813) 684-6400 | Homestead Exemption: 601 East Kennedy (813) 272-6100 |
| Garbage Collection & Recycling: (813) 348-1111 | School Registration: (813) 272-4000 |
| Health Department: 1105 East Kennedy (813) 272-6200 | Hillsborough County Animal Services: (813) 272-5660 |
| Hillsborough County Information Services: (813) 272-5900 | Tampa Post Office: Main Office: (813) 877-0635 |
| Library: Main Branch: 900 North Ashley (813) 273-3652 | Hillsborough County Visitor's Association: (813) 223-1111 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center: (813) 229-7827 |