Moving to Moore
Helpful Information for New Residents
1. AUTOMOBILE DRIVER’S LICENSE
New residents of North Carolina have 30 days after establishing permanent residence to obtain a driver’s license. Applicants must take a written exam and pass an eye exam. When you are issued a North Carolina license, you must surrender the driver’s license from your previous state of residence to the examiner.
North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Moore County Division
521 S. Sandhills Blvd., (US 1 South), Aberdeen 910-944-7555
http://www.ncdot.org/DMV/
OTHER NC DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES NUMBERS:
NC DMV License & Theft Bureau
521 S. Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen 910-944-3624 and 910-944-3628
School Bus & Traffic Safety
521 S. Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen 910-944-3631
VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
New residents must have their vehicles inspected within 10 days of getting their driver’s license. Inspections are required annually.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Out-of-state vehicles must be registered at the expiration of the time granted by reciprocity agreement between North Carolina and the previous state of residence (usually 30 days) or when gainful employment is accepted, whichever occurs first.
North Carolina License Plate Agency, Moore County Division (Note: the location for registration and the licenses are different. It is best to go to the license bureau first.)
1313 N. Sandhills Blvd. (US 1 South), Aberdeen 910-944-1303 To register your motor vehicle, you must furnish the following:
1. Title and valid registration card from the prior state of residence. If your title is held by a lien-holder, you must provide the lien-holder’s name and address.
2. Title fee and registration fee.
3. Proof of address.
4. Proof of insurance.
Registration must be renewed annually.
2. VOTER REGISTRATIONTo register to vote in North Carolina, you must be:
1. A United States citizen.
2. 18 years of age by the next general election.
3. A resident 30 days prior to the election date.
4. Not registered nor will you vote in any other county or state.
Note: If convicted of a felony, your rights of citizenship must have been restored.For information on how to register to vote in Moore County, call the Board of Elections office at 910-947-3868. Registration forms may be obtained at most area libraries. You may also register to vote while applying for a driver’s license.
One must give N.C. Drivers Lic. # or last 4 digits of social security #. Voter info is public record, but date of birth and identification info is not. This is as of June 1st, 2005.
3. LICENSES & RECORDS
Moore County Clerk of Court’s Office in Carthage: passport applications, domestic violence relief, probate, civil and criminal matters…..910-947-2396
Moore County Register of Deeds Office in Carthage: local births, deaths, marriages, property transfers, military discharges & maps…..910-947-6370
U.S. Social Security Office in Sanford…..919-775-1033
4. BUILDING PERMITS
Building permits must be obtained before beginning construction or a modification of an existing dwelling. Residents in Aberdeen, Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Whispering Pines apply for permits through their town halls. All other county residents contact the county Planning & Zoning Department.
Aberdeen 910-944-7024
Pinehurst (Planning & Inspection) 910-295-2581
Southern Pines (Planning & Inspection) 910-692-4003
Whispering Pines (Admin.) 910-949-3141
Moore County (Planning & Zoning) 910-947-5010
5. SCHOOL REGISTRATION
To register students in local public schools, call the Adminstrative Office of Moore County Schools, US Highway 15/501, Carthage, at 910-947-2976, or call the individual school for information.
The area also has several private schools.
6. POST OFFICES
Aberdeen, 111 S. Poplar St. 910-944-1721
Cameron, 450 Carthage St. 910-245-4211
Carthage, 105 S. Ray St. 910-947-2377
Eagle Springs, 1984 NC 211 910-673-7899
High Falls, 1368 NC Hwy 22 910-464-5333
Hoffman, 3601 N. US Hwy ! 910-281-3777
Jackson Springs, 2411 Jackson Springs, Rd. 910-673-3251
Lakeview, 278 Camp Easter Rd. 910-245-4411
Pinebluff, 125 N. Walnut St. 910-281-3918
Pinehurst Main Post Office, 80 Blake Blvd. 910-295-1231
Pinehurst Village Station, 190 Cherokee Rd. 910-295-6478
Robbins, 181 N. Middleton St. 910-948-2230
Southern Pines, 190 SW Broad St. 910-692-2431
Vass, 120 Seaboard St. 910-245-4169
West End, 5161 NC 211 910-673-8041
7. AIRPORTS
Moore County Airport General Aviation, Southern Pines…910-692-3212
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport………………… 704-359-4013
Fayetteville Regional Airport………………………………910-433-1160
Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro……… 336-665-5600
Raleigh-Durham International Airport……………………..919-840-2123
8. BUS LINES
Grey Hound, 324 Pearson St., Fayetteville, NC…..910-483-2580
9. RAIL SERVICE
Amtrak & National Rail Passenger Service……..800-872-7245
Southern Pines Railroad Station, N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines
10. UTILITIES & TELEPHONE
A. TELEPHONE:
Alltel: Residential customers Aberdeen 910-944-2301
Residential customers Pinebluff 910-944-3101
Business customers 800-843-9214
North Carolina Telcom, LLC: All Customers. Se Hable Espanol
110 N. Middleton St., Robbins 910-948-4800
Sprint: Residential customers 800-788-3600
Small Office/Home Office 800-682-1034
All other Business customers 800-676-8080
Randolph Telephone Membership Corp. 336-879-5684
Repair Service 336-879-5681
BTI: All businesses 800-444-2279
EZ TALK: Residential customers 888-393-9191
TELECONEX:
Residential & Small businesses 888-831-4300
@COMMUNICATIONS: All customers 800-262-8371
B. CABLE TELEVISION:
Charter Communications, 2516 Fayetteville St., Sanford
866-472-2200
Time Warner Cable, 390 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines
910-692-6684
Carolina Cable Partners 800-457-5200
C. ELECTRICITY:
Progress Energy (formerly CP&L)
Customer Service & Billing 800-452-2777
Power Outages 800-419-6356
Products & Services 800-664-7867
Randolph Electric Membership Corp.
201 S. Middleton St., P.O.Box 880, Robbins 800-868-7014
Report Outages 877-736-2633
D. GAS:
Ferrellgas, 108 Vann Place 910-944-3066 or 910-944-1087
North Carolina Natural Gas Corp. – A Progress Energy Co. 800-275-6264
E. WATER:
Moore County Public Utilities, 5227 U.S. 15/501, Carthage
910-947-6315
After Hours Emergencies 910-947-6315
Carolina Water Service, 2924 Niagara-Carthage Rd., Whispering Pines
910-949-2010
11. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND VISITORS BUREAU
Moore County Chamber of Commerce, 10677 US 15/501 North, Southern Pines
www.moorecountychamber.com 910-692-3926
Convention Visitors Bureau
www.homeofgolf.com 910-692-3330
12. LIBRARIES & NEWSPAPER
Aberdeen Library (Page Memorial Library), 100 S. Poplar St. 910-944-1200
Given Memorial Library, 150 Cherokee Rd., Pinehurst 910-295-6022
Tufts Archives, 150 Cherokee Rd., Pinehurst 910-295-3642
Moore County Library, 101 Saunders St., Carthage 910-947-5335
Pinebluff Library, 305 E. Baltimore 910-281-3004
Robbins Library, 161 E. Magnolia Dr. 910-948-4000
Southern Pines Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave. 910-692-8235
Boyd Library/Sandhills Community College 910-695-3819
Vass Area Library, 128 Seaboard St., Vass 910-245-2200
Newspaper: The Pilot
13. NEWCOMERS OF PINEHURST
Newcomers of Pinehurst is a non-profit social organization, active since 1984. Its purpose is to help new residents of Pinehurst become acquainted with the many facets of our community and with other new residents. Over the years, the members of Newcomers have come from almost every state in the Union and from many countries throughout the world. After a two-year tenure spent with this organization, most go on to join Act II, the sister organization, which enables an important continuity of activities and friendships made while in Newcomers. For more information, simply call 910-315-2471 and someone from the membership committee will be pleased to contact you.
14. ZIP CODES
Aberdeen 28315
Cameron 28326
Carthage 28327
Jackson Springs (Foxfire) 27281
Lakeview 28350
Pinebluff 28373
Pinehurst 28374
Pinehurst PO Box 28370
Robbins 27325
Seven Lakes 27376
Southern Pines 28387
Southern Pines PO Box 28388
Vass 28394
West End 27376
Whispering Pines 28327
For more info on zip codes, go to www.usps.gov .
15. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES IN MOORE COUNTY
http://www.moorecountychamber.com/mcv/index.htm
16. WEBSITE RESOURCES FOR CONSUMERS
Credit Union Consumer Facts, http://www.cuna.org/data/consumer/advice/retire_home/hometoc.html
EnergyGuide.com
Provides an easy way to assess energy use and get quick tips on saving energy.
Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov
A one-stop shop for advice on testing for and mitigating pollutants, from lead paint to radon to mold.
Equifax, www.equifax.com
A source of credit reports.
Experian (formerly TRW), www.experian.com
A source of credit reports.
Ginnie Mae, http://www.ginniemae.gov
Provides advice to buyers on affordability and homeownership, including calculators.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm
Offers advice to buyers on finance, fair housing, and more.
ImproveNet, www.improvenet.com
Provides links to contractors and architects for remodeling projects for buyers and repair services for sellers. For a small charge, buyers can use the site’s Estimators to determine how much renovating a property they’re considering would cost.
Moving.com
Helps buyers and sellers with packing tips and timetables, online mover links, and places to store belongings so that homes look less cluttered.
Trans Union Corporation, www.transunion.com
A source of credit reports.
17. GOLF IN MOORE COUNTY
Home of the GOLF CAPITAL CARD
Preferred Discount Card…Since 1994
www.GolfCapitalCard.com
Please visit our web site
www.SandhillsGolf.com
Norman Clingerman
Executive Director
Sandhills Golf Association
PO Box 1239
Pinehurst North Carolina 28370
Golf in Moore County with a Country Club membership: http://listings.prudentialpinehurst.com/cms/content/view/14/50/
18. HEALTH CARE RESOURCES IN MOORE COUNTY
http://listings.prudentialpinehurst.com/cms/content/view/9/45/
19. Phone numbers - Local area online phonebook:
http://www.mooreyp.com/
20. MOORE COUNTY – taxes, government information, and more.
http://www.moorecountync.gov
21. MILITARY INSTALLATION WEBSITES
Fort Bragg: http://www.bragg.army.mil/
Pope AFB: http://public.pope.amc.af.mil/
22. MILITARY RETIREES IN MOORE COUNTY
The Sandhills Chapter of the Military Officers Association of American
P O Box 4205 Pinehurt, NC 28374
sandhillsmoaa@earthlink.net
23. MOORE EXCHANGE – online resource for everyday information about Moore County and The Sandhills: clubs, restaurants, churches, sports, kids stuff, much “moore” information!
http://www.themooreexchange.com/
