New to Lawrenceville? Start power, gas and trash with the city (678-407-6675), water with Gwinnett County, and get a Georgia license and tag within 30 days.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. This page links our own guides and adds the start-up steps they do not cover. Sources are linked in each section. Utility Customer Service: 678-407-6675.

First, check whether your new home is inside Lawrenceville city limits. Many homes with a Lawrenceville mailing address are not. Search the city’s City Limits map. Inside the city, the city usually provides electric, natural gas and trash service, and Gwinnett County provides water. Outside the city, Gwinnett County and private companies handle more of it.

Who to call

  • City electric, gas, trash (start, stop, transfer): Lawrenceville Utilities, 678-407-6675; text 1-833-447-0361
  • Water and sewer: Gwinnett County Water Resources, 678-376-6800
  • Car tag and title: Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner, 770-822-8818
  • Driver’s license: Georgia Department of Driver Services, 678-413-8400
  • Schools: Gwinnett County Public Schools, 678-301-6000

Your checklist

Task Deadline or timing Where
City electric, gas and trash Before move-in Residential utility application
Water and sewer Before move-in Gwinnett start water service
Georgia driver’s license Within 30 days Georgia DDS
Register and title your car Within 30 days Gwinnett tag office
Homestead exemption Own and live there Jan. 1; apply by your spring appeal deadline Tax Commissioner
Register to vote At least by the deadline before each election My Voter Page
Enroll children in school Any time; kindergarten age cutoff Sept. 1 GCPS registration

Power, gas and trash: Lawrenceville Utilities

Inside the city, one application covers city utility service, according to the city’s Connect/Disconnect page.

  • Apply with the online Residential Utility Service Application. You need a copy of an ID that proves who you are, and your lease if you rent.
  • The city processes applications 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and cannot promise same-day service. A $200 deposit and a $75 connection fee go on your first bill.
  • The city’s Electric Department serves most, but not all, of the city; check who served the previous occupant. See our power outages guide.
  • Trash pickup, recycling bins and bulk pickup are explained in our trash and recycling guide.

Natural gas

The city’s Gas Department serves Lawrenceville and parts of Gwinnett, Rockdale and Walton counties (city page). If you are on the city’s system, the city is your gas supplier and you start service on the same utility application.

If your home is on Atlanta Gas Light’s system instead, Georgia’s 1997 deregulation law means you buy gas from a certified marketer, not from the pipeline company, according to the Georgia Public Service Commission. Compare the approved marketers and their posted prices.

Water and sewer: Gwinnett County

The city sold its water system to Gwinnett County in 2020, according to the city’s history page. Start, stop or transfer water service online or at 678-376-6800, or in person at Gwinnett Water Resources, 684 Winder Highway, according to the county’s Customer Care page.

Internet

Providers differ street by street. Enter your address on the FCC National Broadband Map to see which companies report service there, then sign up on that provider’s own site. We do not list providers we have not confirmed at Lawrenceville addresses.

Driver’s license and car tag

  • License: apply for a Georgia license within 30 days of becoming a resident. Bring your out-of-state license to surrender, pass a vision exam and bring identity and lawful-status documents, according to the Department of Driver Services. You need the Georgia license before you can register a car.
  • Tag and title: register within 30 calendar days. Bring your Georgia license with your Gwinnett address, Georgia insurance, an emissions certificate if required, your out-of-state title or registration and the mileage. New residents pay a tag fee, a title fee and a one-time 3% title ad valorem tax, the Tax Commissioner says. The Lawrenceville tag office is at Connections Corner, 750 S. Perry St., open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, with drive-thru service and a 24-hour renewal kiosk.
  • Tags renew every year on the owner’s birthday.

Property taxes and the homestead exemption

You will get a county tax bill and, inside city limits, a separate city bill. Apply for the homestead exemption once you own and live in the home on Jan. 1. Details, rates and due dates: our property tax guide.

Pets

Lost, stray and dangerous animals are handled by Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement, 884 Winder Highway, 770-339-3200. We found no city pet license requirement on the City of Lawrenceville’s website. The city’s HYRO Park dog park requires dogs to be vaccinated; see our parks guide.

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What this means for you

  • City limits decide who your utility is; check the map first.
  • Two 30-day clocks start when you move: your license, then your tag.
  • File for the homestead exemption before next spring’s deadline.

Frequently asked questions

How do I set up utilities in Lawrenceville, Georgia?

Inside city limits, apply to Lawrenceville Utilities for electric, natural gas and trash with its online residential application, with a copy of your ID and lease. Water and sewer are set up separately with Gwinnett County Water Resources, 678-376-6800.

How long do I have to get a Georgia driver’s license after moving?

30 days after becoming a Georgia resident, according to the Georgia Department of Driver Services. You surrender your old license and pass a vision exam.

How long do I have to register my car in Gwinnett County?

30 calendar days after establishing residency. New residents pay a tag fee, a title fee and a one-time 3% title ad valorem tax, the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner says.

When is the homestead exemption deadline in Gwinnett County?

Apply by the appeal deadline on your spring Notice of Assessment for the exemption to count that year. You must own and live in the home on Jan. 1.

Do I get to choose my natural gas company in Lawrenceville?

If your gas comes from the City of Lawrenceville’s Gas Department, the city is your supplier. Homes on Atlanta Gas Light’s system choose a marketer certified by the Georgia Public Service Commission.