So, are you thinking about relocating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana? Be prepared for excitement, entertainment and just plain fun. Baton Rouge is a great place to live. Our city has so much to offer and the culture is so unique and one of a kind. There are a few steps to take when relocating to Baton Rouge. Of course, the first thing you must do is find a place to call home. If you are thinking about relocating to Baton Rouge and looking for a Baton Rouge real estate agent, please give me a call.

Moving can sometimes be stressful but it doesn’t have to be. If you make a “to do” list and follow it accordingly in a timely manner, things will go smoothly. After finding a place to call home, it’s necessary that you have the right information on getting your phone lines set up, water & sewer, change of address, emergency numbers, electricity, vehicle registration and driver’s license. Of course, these are just a few of the things that you need to get going in the moving process to Baton Rouge. Here is some information that might help you out when relocating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Utilities
Entergy
1(800)368-3749

DEMCO
(225)261-1221

Telephone Services

AT & T Business
1(866)620-6000
AT&T Residential
1(888)757-6500
Cox Communications
(225)615-1000

Baton Rouge Water Company
(225)925-2011

East Baton Rouge Parish Sewer
(225)389-5378

Baton Rouge Trash Pickup
Allied Waste
(225)778-3800

Post Offices
1(800)275-8777

Emergency & Important Numbers

Emergency: 911
Help Line: 211
Directory Assistance: 411
State Police: (225)754-8500
Baton Rouge Police:(225)389-2000
EBR Parish Sheriff:(225)389-5073
Fire Department:(225)354-1400
Poison Control:1(800)256-9822
Libraries:(225)231-3750
Visitors Bureau:(225)383-1825

Driver’s License

When you relocate to Baton Rouge, it’s imperative that you get a Louisiana driver’s license and tag within 30 days of established residency. To get a Louisiana driver’s license you must bring two forms of identification and your Social Security card to the Office of Mother Vehicles. They only accept cash and it will cost you $20 for the driver’s license. For more information please call 1(877)368-5463. The Office of Mother Vehicles open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4 pm. 7979 Independence Blvd.

Vehicle Registration

Again, you must register within 30 days of residency. The cost of your license plate will be $20 for two years on cars that are up to $10,499 in value. If you’re car cost more than this you might want to call to get a quote or visit www.dps.state.la.us. In order to register your car, you must bring proof of insurance, your current registration and titles of your car. Bring proof of payment if you have already paid taxes on your car.

These are just a few of the steps you need to think about taking when relocating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Again, if you are looking for a fun, professional Baton Rouge Real Estate Agent, please give me a call. I would love to help you.

Lindsay Pendleton
Baton Rouge Real Estate Agent
(225)362-0437
www.ForSaleByLindsay.com