New to Ponte Vedra Beach? Start power with Beaches Energy, FPL or JEA, water with the county, get a Florida license in 30 days and file homestead by March 1.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page links our other guides and adds the start-service pages each provider publishes. Sources: Beaches Energy Services, St. Johns County Utility Department, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the St. Johns County Tax Collector and the providers named below.

Ponte Vedra Beach is unincorporated, so the services a city would run come from St. Johns County, and your power company depends on which side of County Road 210 you live on. Start here, then follow the links to our full guides. The county’s general line is County Administration, 904-209-0530.

First-week checklist

  • Power: Beaches Energy, FPL or JEA, depending on address (see below)
  • Water and sewer: St. Johns County Utility Department, 904-209-2700
  • Trash: nothing to start; look up your days in Recycle Coach
  • Driver’s license: within 30 days; car title and registration: within 10 days
  • Homestead exemption: by March 1
  • Schools: check your zoned school with the district’s Attendance Zone Locator

Electricity

  • Beaches Energy Services (city of Jacksonville Beach) serves the area bounded by Atlantic Boulevard, the ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and County Road 210, plus a strip along both sides of A1A about three miles south of the A1A-Mickler Road intersection, its service map page says. Start service on its start/stop service page; customer care is 904-247-6241. Have the service address ready.
  • FPL and JEA serve other parts of St. Johns County. Ask the seller or landlord which one serves the address, then start service through that utility.

Outage numbers and maps are in our power outage guide.

Water and sewer

The St. Johns County Utility Department takes new service applications by phone at 904-209-2700 or with its residential application (PDF). A deposit is due when you apply; call for the amount. Accounts set up before noon are turned on the same day, the county says. If your address is not on the county system, the seller, landlord or homeowners association can tell you the water provider.

Natural gas and internet

If the home has natural gas service, ask the seller which company provides it. For internet, providers that publish service pages for Ponte Vedra Beach include AT&T and Xfinity; each checks availability by address.

Trash, taxes, permits and voting

  • Trash and recycling: paid through your property tax bill; buy your own garbage cans. See trash and recycling.
  • Property taxes: bills arrive around Nov. 1, with up to 4% off for early payment. File for homestead by March 1. See property taxes.
  • Building or remodeling: permits come from the county, and part of the area follows the Ponte Vedra Zoning District rules. See permits and zoning.
  • Voting: update your registration with the Supervisor of Elections. See voting.
  • Who to call: the county offices and commissioner for your district are in who to call.

Driver’s license and car registration

Florida says you are a resident when you take a job here, enroll children in public school, register to vote, file for homestead or live here more than six months in a row. Then:

  • Driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a resident, applied for in person.
  • Florida insurance, title and registration within 10 days for cars, boats and mobile homes.

The St. Johns County Tax Collector handles both. Its Ponte Vedra Branch, 151 Sawgrass Corners Drive, Suite 100, is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; written tests are not given after 4 p.m., and road tests are by appointment at the main office, 4030 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine. Out-of-state vehicles need a VIN verification and proof of Florida insurance; see the Tax Collector’s out-of-state registration page. Call 904-209-2250.

Schools and pets

  • Schools: the St. Johns County School District assigns schools by address; see our schools guide for registration papers and the calendar.
  • Pets: the county’s Animal Control page does not list a pet license; ask Animal Control, 904-209-0746, about rules for your area.

Getting around

Main roads, the airport and transit are in our getting around guide, and current closures in road construction.

What this means for you

  • Check which electric utility serves the address before closing.
  • Start water by noon to have it on the same day.
  • Put March 1 (homestead) and your 30-day license deadline on the calendar.

Frequently asked questions

Who provides electricity in Ponte Vedra Beach?

Beaches Energy Services serves the area north of County Road 210 between the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean, plus a strip along A1A south of Mickler Road. FPL and JEA serve other parts of St. Johns County. The name on the seller’s bill tells you which.

How do I start water service in Ponte Vedra Beach?

If your address is on the St. Johns County Utility Department system, call Customer Service at 904-209-2700 or use the county’s residential application. A deposit is due when you apply, and accounts set up before noon are turned on the same day.

How long do I have to get a Florida driver’s license after moving to Ponte Vedra Beach?

Thirty days after becoming a Florida resident. Vehicles must be insured with a Florida-licensed agent and titled and registered within 10 days, the state says.

Do I need to sign up for trash pickup in Ponte Vedra Beach?

No. St. Johns County bills curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup on the property tax bill. Find your pickup days in the county’s Recycle Coach app.

When is the homestead exemption deadline in St. Johns County?

March 1. Apply with the St. Johns County Property Appraiser if the home was your permanent residence on Jan. 1.