City of Winston-Salem, NC :: New Resident Information

Moving to Winston-Salem? Relocation information is offered here as a starting point to help you get settled. (*links to external web sites will open in a new window)

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Moving In
The telephone area code for Winston-Salem is (336). Duke Energy (electricity)* 727-4300 Bell South Telephone* 780-2355 Time Warner Cable* 785-3390 Winston-Salem Journal* 727-7462 Piedmont Natural Gas Co.* 1-800-752-7504 Garbage/Trash - weekly collection - Sanitation 727-2638 Yard Waste - pickup in season (leaves, clippings, etc.) Sanitation 727-2638 or request new service online Recycling - weekly household pickup of recyclable items Recycle Today 727-8153 Water/Sewer Connections - Utilities 727-2355 Landfill (city residents get 2 free landfill permits per year) - Utilities - 661-4900 Utilities Register a Home Alarm System Police Department 773-7700 Driver's License New residents must notify Division Of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 60 days after the changes occurs (N.C.G.S.§20-7.1) State law mandates proof of financial responsibility (licensed insurance) and your Social Security or tax identification number. For more information, call the nearest driver’s license office. - 2001 Silas Creek Parkway, near Miller Street 761-2258 - 3637 North Patterson Avenue 761-2259 Vehicle License Plate North Carolina’s compulsory auto liability insurance law requires proof of financial responsibility before a vehicle can be registered and licensed. License plates can be obtained at one of the following Motor Vehicle License Plate Agency offices: - 1141 Silas Creek Parkway/Peter's Creek Parkway, Parkway Plaza Shopping Center 725-2795 Post Offices 229 Miller Street, 200 Town Run lane, 3320 Silas Creek Parkway (Hanes Mall), 3331 Healy Drive, 3490 Patterson Avenue, 7840 North Point Boulevard, 1995 Pleasant Street
Getting Settled
Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA)* 721-0088 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools* 727-2816 Forsyth County Geographic Information Systems (GIS)* Geo-Data Explorer* Forsyth County Public Library* 703-2665 Register to Vote* 703-2800 Public transportation (bus service) Winston-Salem Transit Authority* (WSTA) 727-2000 Help and information for homeowners/renters
Exploring the Community*
Winston-Salem is located in the Piedmont area of North Carolina, between the Smoky Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Senior Services* 724-2040 First Line* - resource for help and information 703-3000 Official Visitor Guide* published by the Winston-Salem Convention and Visitors Bureau Relocation Guide* Chamber of Commerce* 728-9200 Visitor Center* (866)728-4200 Downtown Winston-Salem map [pdf/1p] Winston-Salem City Information WSTV 13 Government television channel - watch online or check the broadcast schedule for cable channel 13. Parks and Recreation City of Winston-Salem City Event Calendar Discover Winston-Salem Forms, Maps, Brochures, etc. Addresses and Landmarks in Winston-Salem
City and County Government
City Link - your Connection to city services Online Services to pay online: water bill, parking tickets Directory of City Departments, Employees [pdf/35p] City Government (Council, Mayor, Manager) 727-8000 City Code of Ordinances (laws) Forsyth County Government* Forsyth County Tax Collector* Forsyth County Register of Deeds* Government Related Links City of Winston-Salem Ward Maps other Forsyth County links
Public Health and Safety
in case of Emergency - dial 911 Forsyth County Public Health Department* 703-3100 Winston-Salem City Police Department 773-7700 Winston-Salem Fire Department 773-7900 Forsyth County Sheriff's Department* 748-4100 Forsyth Medical Center* 718-5000 (Hospital) Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center* 716-2011 (Hospital)

9/20/2011