Automotive Information:
Drivers Licenses are issued by the State of Arizona and are required for newcomers as soon as residency has taken place. Proof of identity is needed. (birth certificate, previous drivers license, etc.) You must also pass a vision test, and possibly a written and road test. Drivers license fees are based on the age of the applicant. Arizona drivers licenses expire at the age of 60 and each driver is required to update their eye test and photo every 12 years. Drivers 55 and older receive a 5 year license.

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Pinal County
AZ Motor Vehicle Dept
1801 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 255-0072		  
Apache Junction
575 N. Idaho Rd Ste 600
Apache Junction,  85219-4015  
602-255-0072		 Coolidge
672 N. Arizona Blvd.
Coolidge 85228
 
Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Carefree:
15023 N. 75th St
Scottsdale, AZ 		  Casa Grande
240 W. Cottonwood Lane
Casa Grande 85222 		Kearny
330 Alden Rd.
Kearny 85237
 
Vehicle Emissions Testing: All Cars built after 1966 must pass emissions inspection. For vehicle inspection stations call (602) 470-4646.
 
Vehicle Registration: You can register your vehicle at the same offices as you get your drivers license. The fee is based on the make, model and year of the car. You must provide the previous registration card, license plates and title in order to register your vehicle.
 
School Registration
School district information: 602-542-4361
To register your child at local public schools, present the following:
  • current immunization records
  • birth certificate
  • official transcripts from previous school
     www.ade.az.gov
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    Utilities
    Arizona Public Service
    Connect/Disconnect Electric, 602-371-7171
    General Offices, 602-250-1000
    www.aps.com    		 Salt River Project
    Electric Service, 602-236-8888
    General Offices, 602-236-5900
    www.srpnet.com
    Southwest Gas Corp.
    Customer Assistance, 602-861-1999
    General Offices, 602-861-1999
    www.swgas.com    		 City of Phoenix-Water Services
    Turn-ons/offs, 602-262-6251
    www.ci/phoenix.az.us/WATER/wtridx.h
     
     
    Main Libraries

    Maricopa County

    		    

    Pinal County
    Arizona State Library
    1700 W. Washington St.,
    Phoenix
    602-542-3701
     www.lib.az.us    		 Phoenix Public Library
    1221 N. Central Ave.
    602-262-4636
     www.phoenixlibrary.org    		 Pinal County Library District
    92 West Butte Avenue
    Florence, AZ 85232
    Front Desk:
    520-866-6457  
    Fax: 520-866-6533  
    http://co.pinal.az.us/library/
     
           
    Chandler Public Library
    22 S. Delaware St.
    480-782-2800
     www.chandlerlibrary.org    		 Scottsdale Public Library
    3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
    480-312-2474
     www.library.ci.scottsdale.az.us    		    
             
    Mesa Public Library
    64 E. First St.
    480-644-2207
     www.mesalibrary.org    		 Tempe Public Library
    3500 S. Rural Road
    480-350-5500
    www.tempe.gov/library     		     
     
    State Income Tax Information:
    Single and Married filing separately:
    Taxable Income:
    $0-$10,000 2.88%
    $10,001-$25,000 3.24%
    $25,001-$50,000 3.82%
    $50,001-$150,000 4.74%
    $150,001+ 5.10%     		Married Filing Jointly/ Unmarried Head of Household:
    Taxable Income:
    $0-$20,000 2.88%
    $20,001-$50,000 3.24%
    $50,001-$100,000 3.82%
    $100,001-$300,000 4.74%
    $300,001+ 5.10%
     
    Property Taxes:
    Maricopa County property taxes are based on the assessed value of each home and property.

    Formula: TAX=(assessed value) x (district tax rate)
    For further information, contact the Maricopa County Treasurers office at 602.506.3975 or the Pinal County Assessors office at 520.866.6361    .
     
    Voter Registration:
    To vote in local, state and national elections you must be registered to vote 29 days prior to the election, be at least 18 years old and a resident of the United States.