ELECTRIC SERVICE is provided by Alabama Power Company or Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. Alabama Power offices are located on 400 South Main Street, Wetumpka. Hours are 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. One may request service 24 hours a day by calling the Customer Service Center at 1-800-245-2244. A deposit may be required for residential service. Central Alabama Electric Cooperative’s Wetumpka office is located at 637 Coosa River Parkway. Call 567-8855 or the Prattville main office at 1-800-545-5735. For all service or billing information, contact either location. Cooperative membership is $5.00 plus applicable deposits.
WATER SERVICE is provided by Wetumpka Water Works and Sewer Board with offices located at 2909 Elmore Road, Wetumpka, 567-8404. Service must be acquired in person during the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. A $35 non-refundable application fee is required. Sewage charge is based on a percentage of the water bill. Central Elmore Water Authority is located at 716 US Highway 231, 567-6814. Make application in person. Security deposit is $50 for home owners and $100 for persons renting. An impact fee of $500 is payable up front or in installments. There are three billing cycles, and the minimum bill is $14.56.
GAS SERVICE is provided by several propane companies or natural gas by the Alabama Gas Corporation located at 235 Lee Street, Montgomery. Apply for service in person or call 263-2341 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday-Friday. A $100 security deposit may be required. The deposit bears interest at the rate of 7% per year and may be refundable. Lights and water must be turned on prior to gas being turned on and a one-day notice is required. To report gas service out of order or request adjustment of appliances call 832-4477.
TELEPHONE SERVICE is provided to all residents of Wetumpka by BellSouth and/or Bright House Network. For Bellsouth residential sales, billing and service, call 1-888-757-6500, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For Bright House residential sales, billing and service call 1-800-822-0060 or visit their website at http://www.mybrighthouse.com/. There is no toll charge between Montgomery, Wetumpka, or Millbrook.
GARBAGE COLLECTION is provided by Sunflower Waste and Sunflower Landfill located at 1303 Washington Blvd., Tallassee. Applications may be made by calling 334-218-1338. For weekly curbside household garbage pick up, a container will be provided after completion of the service agreement and required deposit of $25.00. In addition, three packages may be set out and will be picked up.
PROPERTY TAX For information about city, county, and state property taxes, contact the Elmore County Revenue Commissioner at the Elmore County Courthouse from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. For information call 567-1182.
ENHANCED 911 Elmore County is served by an Enhanced 911 System (name, address, telephone number appear on the screen when called). All new residents receive addresses through the E-911 Office. For information contact the administrative office at 567-1105. This office is located in the Elmore County Judicial Building, 8935 US Highway 231.
DRIVER’S LICENSE You are required to get an Alabama Driver’s License upon establishing residence. The Driver’s License Examiners’ Office is located at East Tallassee Street (old pool house), in Wetumpka. Written exam hours are 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Road test hours are 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Monday – Friday. Out-of-state residents must turn in their present license; take the eye test and written test to obtain an Alabama Driver’s License. Persons fifteen years of age may take the eye test and written test to obtain a Learner’s License (restricted). There is a $5.00 cash only, correct amount charge for these services. After passing the tests you will be given a slip by the examiner. The slip must then be taken to the Probate Judge’s Office in the Elmore County Courthouse where your license will be issued. Licenses are issued for four years at a cost of $23.00. Cash or check will be accepted. For information call 567-8871.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION Personal vehicle tags are issued through the Elmore County Tag and Title Department in the Elmore County Courthouse. Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. You will need: New car purchased in the state—bill of sale and application for title; new car purchased out of this state—statement of origin and bill of sale; new out of state resident—vehicle and person(s) whose name(s) are on the title must be seen by the person, also present title/copy of title, last registration; out of state vehicle with current legal tag has 30 days to register; local vehicle with current Alabama title has 10 days to register. Car tags are to be renewed at the effective expiration date. Personal vehicle tags are issued on a staggered basis according to the first letter of the last name. Business vehicles and annual tags are due in October and November. For further information, call 567-1166. Tax and tag are paid together. Cost of tag is $24.25 for one year. Manufactured homes must be registered at the Elmore County Tag and Title Department unless assessed with property.
VOTER REGISTRATION Alabama requires you to register ten days before an election in order to vote. The Board of Registrars is located in the Elmore County Courthouse. You may register during regular office hours. For further information, call 567-1150.
CONSERVATION LICENSE Conservation licenses (hunting, fishing, boating, etc.) are available through the Probate Judge’s Office in the Elmore County Courthouse. For information call 567-1141. The costs vary according to the type of license.
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF ELMORE COUNTY, INC. is located at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. For information call
567-3377 or visit their website: www.elmorehumane.com
PETS There is a leash law within the city limits of Wetumpka which applies to both dogs and cats. For more information, call the Animal Control officer at 567-1327.
BUSINESS LICENSES Contact the City Clerk’s Office located at the Wetumpka City Hall at 567-5147 for information on the schedule of licenses, permits, and other regulations regarding the establishment of businesses within the City of Wetumpka.
NEWCOMERS GUIDE PHONE NUMBERS
| CITY OF WETUMPKA | |
| Animal Control | (334) 567-1327 |
| Building Inspector | (334) 567-1303 |
| Business License | (334) 567-1301 |
| City Clerk | (334) 567-5147 |
| Fire Department | (334) 567-1333 |
| Landfill | (334) 567-1328 |
| Library | (334) 567-1308 |
| Mayor’s Office | (334) 567-1314 |
| Mayor’s Assistant | (334) 567-1304 |
| Municipal Airport | (334) 285-5843 |
| Municipal Ball Park | (334) 567-1324 |
| Municipal Court | (334) 567-1305 |
| Parks & Recreation | (334) 567-3764 |
| Police–Non-Emergency | (334) 567-5321 |
| Recycling Center | (334) 567-1334 |
| Secret Witness | (334) 567-1336 |
| Street Department | (334) 567-1329 |
| Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce | (334) 567-4811 |
| Wetumpka Post Office | (800) 275-8777 |
| Wetumpka YMCA | (334) 567-8282 |
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| ELMORE COUNTY | |
| Auto Tag & Title | (334) 567-1166 |
| Board of Education–Superintendent | (334) 567-1200 |
| Board of Registrars | (334) 567-1150 |
| Central Alabama Drug Taskforce | (334) 567-1954 |
| Child Abuse–Weekday | (334) 514-3200 |
| Child Abuse–Weekend & Evening | (334) 567-5227 |
| Circuit Clerk | (334) 567-1124 |
| Circuit Judge | (334) 567-1148 |
| Civil Defense–Administration | (334) 567-6451 |
| Commission Office | (334) 567-1156 |
| Coroner | (334) 514-7107 |
| Council on Aging/Senior Services | (334) 567-4361 |
| County Administrator | (334) 567-1372 |
| Department of Human Resources | (334) 514-3200 |
| Deputy Administrator/Communications | (334) 514-5841 |
| District Attorney | (334) 567-2237 |
| District Civil Court | (334) 567-1127 |
| District Criminal Court | (334) 567-1125 |
| District Judge | (334) 567-1153 |
| Driver’s License Examiner | (334) 567-8871 |
| E-911–Administration | (334) 567-1105 |
| Elmore County Economic Development Authority | (334) 514-5843 |
| Emergency Management Agency Office/ Homeland Security | (334) 567-1155 |
| Engineer/Highway Department | (334) 567-1162 |
| Extension System | (334) 567-6301 |
| Food Stamps/Public Assistance | (334) 514-3200 |
| Health Department | (334) 567-1172 |
| Humane Society of Elmore County, Inc. | (334) 567-3377 |
| Jail Dispatch | (334) 567-5441 |
| Licenses | (334) 567-1138 |
| Millbrook Tag & Title | (334) 285-3054 |
| Museum, Black History | (334) 567-8395 |
| Museum, Elmore Co. Jan Wood | (334) 567-4811 |
| Probate Judge | (334) 567-1139 |
| Probation/Parole Officer | (334) 567-4367 |
| Records Room | (334) 567-1143 |
| Revenue Commissioner | (334) 567-1428 |
| Secret Witness | (334) 567-5227 |
| Sheriff | (334) 567-5546 |
| Tallassee Tag & Title | (334) 252-1804 |
| Veteran’s Service | (334) 567-1175 |
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| ABC Board | (334) 271-3840 |
| Better Business Bureau of Central Alabama | (334) 262-5606 |
| Bureau of Investigation | (334) 263-1691 |
| Consumer Protection Division | (334) 261-7334 |
| Employment Service | (334) 286-3700 |
| Family Violence Shelter | (334) 263-0218 |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | (334) 263-1691 |
| Forestry Commission | (334) 242-5583 |
| Highway Emergency | (334) 242-4128 |
| Poison Control | (800) 462-0800 |
| State Troopers | (334) 270-1122 |
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| Air Evac Lifeteam | (334) 285-2064 |
| Elmore Community Hospital | (334) 567-4311 |
| Hillside Mental Health Center | (334) 567-8408 |
| Wetumpka Medical Center | (334) 514-1910 |
| Emergencies | 911 |
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| Alabama Gas Corporation | (334) 263-2341 |
| Alabama Power Company | (334) 223-5000 |
| Advanced Disposable Services Alabama, LLC dba as Sunflower Waste & Sunflower Landfill | (334) 215-1338
(866) 252-0458 |
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| BellSouth | (334) 834-9134 |
| Bright House Networks | (334) 567-4344 |
| Central Alabama Electric Cooperative | (800) 545-5735 |
| Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority | (334) 567-6814 |
| Waste Management of Alabama | (334) 265-8542 |
| Wetumpka Water Works & Sewer Board | (334) 567-8404 |
