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Newcomer Resources - New Resident Info
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Everything you need to help you get settled into your new residence in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including such necessities as voter & driver license registration, utility info, school info, tax forms and more.

How to Get a Pennsylvania Hunting License
You must hold a valid license to legally hunt, trap, take, or kill wildlife in Pennsylvania

Boat Registration
How to register your boat in Pennsylvania.

Drivers License & Vehicle Registration
This Deptartment of Motor Vehicles' New Resident's Packet has important information including instructions on how to obtain a driver's license, vehicle registration information and the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual.

Education - School Districts and School Profiles
Educational resources for Southwestern PA, including links to area schools, school districts, colleges, technical schools and universities. State resources, grants, lesson plans, and more for teachers and educators, as well as links and resources for homeschooling.

Pennsylvania Utility Choice
Pennsylvania residents have the right to choose the company that supplies their telephone, natural gas or electric service.

Fishing Licenses & Registration
Information on PA fishing regulations, field reports, stocking schedules and license requirements and fees.

Pennsylvania One Call System
The company provides a toll free telephone number for anyone to call before construction/renovation projects which require digging to request location of underground lines. The service is available 24 hours per day, every day of the year.

Public Utility Commission
Links to local electric, natural gas, water and telephone suppliers and information on Pennsylvania's regulations which allow the freedom to choose your own electric, natural gas and telephone companies.

Tax Rate Information - By Locality
Tax rate information for counties, municipalities and school districts, including Real Estate, Earned Income and Occupational Privilege, and Business Privilege Taxes.

Voter Registration in Allegheny County
In order to vote in a local, state, or national election in Pennsylvania, you must register to vote.

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