Moving-In Checklist

Sign Up for Home Utilities

• Water
  • Additional information available on the Water & Utilities page, including the Water, Recycling & Trash Customer Handbook

• Power Service

•  Cable & Internet Providers
•  Gas
•  Trash & Recycling Information
• For general inquiries, call 703-228-5000 or send an email to descontactcenter@arlingtonva.us

Update Your Address

• If you’re moving to Arlington from another part of Virginia, you will need to notify the DMV within 30 days of your move. Update Your DMV address online.
• If you’re moving to Arlington from out of state you need to apply for a Virginia driver’s license within 60 days of move-in. You must schedule an appointment at a customer service center and bring proof of your Virginia residence.

Register to Vote

 Visit the Virginia Department of Elections to register to vote, update your current Virginia voter registration, apply to vote absentee by mail, or view your polling place, election district, absentee ballot status, and voting history.

Register for Arlington Public School

• Register for Arlington Public Schools
  • Use the School Boundary (Attendance Zone) Locator to find your school.
• APS Welcome Guide

Home

• Register for the online Customer Assessment and Payment Portal (CAPP) to pay bills, file taxes, and manage your Arlington County accounts. 
• Register your Alarm System

Vehicle 

• Register Your Vehicle with Arlington County: Arlington County Code requires residents to register their vehicle or trailer within thirty (30) days of being garaged or parked in the County.
• Apply for Residential Permit Parking (RPP) permits and passes 

Pets

• Register your Dog: If you’re an Arlington resident and your dog is at least six months old, you must license your dog, per the Arlington County Code.