Moving to North Miami? 7 Things You Need To Do Immediately!

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Getting Your North Miami Home Up And Running — The Three Essential Services You NEED!

Are you ready for your big North Miami move?

To start your relocation, apply for these three essential utilities — electricity, water, and natural gas service — to get your new address up and running!

It's as easy as 1,2,3!

For electricity, create or log in to your existing account at the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) website and apply for service at your new address. 

New account holders need to submit their Social Security, Driver's License, Social Insurance, or Tax ID number, the new service address, and the connection date, and existing FPL customers only need to advise the disconnection date (old address), re-connection date,  and complete service address for a service transfer.

Aside from your application, a deposit of $25 (minimum) and other initial set-up fees may be charged upfront, whether you're a new or existing customer.

Meanwhile, to set up your kitchen's natural gas service, contact TECO Peoples Gas or Florida City Gas, depending on your area. 

To apply, submit the necessary IDs and connection date (new customer) or advise the disconnection date, the complete address of your new home, and your preferred service transfer date (existing customer).

Note that deposit fees may be based on the home's square footage or equal to twice the average monthly bill, and you may need to settle a connection fee before the service connection.

Last on the list is your water and sewer services.

If your property is newly built, contact the City of North Miami to activate your account for water and sewer services.

Otherwise, these two utilities should be up and running upon your relocation.

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Assuming A North Miami Identity: Getting Your Florida Driver's License In North Miami

Do you need an ID with your new address to start your North Miami journey — paperwork, job applications, essential services, utilities, documents, and all that jazz?

Apply for a Florida driver's license!

By doing so, you're not only adhering to the state's guidelines (a Florida driver's license is a REQUIREMENT within 30 days of establishing residency), but you'll be able to drive around Florida!

To get your license, visit the nearest Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) or any local office offering driver's license services and submit the necessary documents.

Click on the applicable residency status to know which documents to have on hand when you apply:

• U.S Citizen 
• Immigrant 
• Non-Immigrant
• Canadian

The initial Florida Class E license, including a learner's permit, is $48.00, a commercial driver's license (Class A) is $75.00, and an ID Card fee is $25.00.

For a complete list of driver's license fees, click here. 

Generally, those with a current or previous driver's license from another state, country, or jurisdiction don't have to take Drug and Alcohol courses, Class E Knowledge exams, and the Florida Driving tests, but the Vision and Hearing test is mandatory!

Meanwhile, if you have an existing Florida driver's license, notify the DMV of your relocation so the address will be updated on your ID and the system! 

Also, don't forget to get insurance to title and register your vehicle(s) within ten (10) days of establishing residency.

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A Voice That Counts: Becoming A Registered Voter In NoMi

Are you coming from a different country or a newly naturalized U.S. citizen in North Miami? 

Become a registered voter and exercise your right to a brighter future!

Not only will voter registration allow you to select your city officials and leaders, but it will also give you a voice that counts within your new community! 

So, if you're a legal-age U.S. citizen with all the requirements, submit your application with the proper IDs and documents through the Florida Department of State or the Miami-Dade County Elections Department online, by mail, or in person at the Elections Department or any Elections Branch office!

Any current and valid identifications with a photograph and signature (e.g., Florida Driver's License, United States passport, etc.) will do, so make this your utmost priority!

For other legal forms of identification and supplementary requirements, click here.

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Exploring The "City Of Progress": An Introduction To The Best Of North Miami

Now that you have all your North Miami necessities sorted, it's time to let your hair down and explore your new community!

And the best way to do it?

Through a lavish escapade across the best destinations of NoMi!

To start, visit South Florida highlights like the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, a world-class museum with various exhibitions from rising contemporary artists, such as Alice Rahona, Cecilia Vincuña, and Liene Bosquê, and a permanent collection of approximately 500 modern art pieces from around the globe! 

You can also treat yourself to a day of wildlife and nature at the Oleta River State Park and Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park, or take the fun indoors at Dezerland Action Park Miami, South Florida's largest indoor play zone! 

For more information on your new community, check out our blog, Explore North Miami!

Use it as your guide to explore North Miami like a true-blue local — sans the tour guide!