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Where
can I get a copy of a birth certificate, death certificate, or marriage
license? |
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The
Bureau of Vital Records has records on file of births and deaths
in South Carolina from 1915 to 2001 and marriage records from July
1950 to 2001, divorce records from 1962 to 2001, DHEC
Building, is located at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201,
(803) 898-3630. |
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| 2. |
How
to have a vehicle registered in Richland County, moving to Columbia
from another state? |
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First
go to the Auditor's Office, which
is located on the second floor of the County Administration Building
at 2020 Hampton Street to obtain a prepared bill, the bill is taken
to the Treasurers' Office so that the property taxes can be paid.
Then you will have to go to your local DMV office to apply for registration
tags and title, or you may call 803-737-8350. |
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| 3. |
Where
to call to register a complaint on a business? |
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Call
the Better
Business Bureau at 803-254-2525, or Consumer Affairs at 803-734-4200,
to report the business. |
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| 4. |
Where
to go for dirt, mulch, or compost? |
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It
can be purchased at East Richland Sewer District, 704 Ross Road,
803-788-6351. |
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How
to obtain a burning permit? |
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Call the Forestry Commission at 1-800-517-9638 permit number and
then call 803-748-4657. |
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How
to get an animal spayed and/or neutered? |
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Contact
the Humane Society SPCA, 121 Humane Lane, 803-783-1267. The fee
depends on the size of the animal. |
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How
to adopt a highway? |
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If you are interested in adopting a highway call
Keep America Beautiful at 803-733-1139. |
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| 8. |
There
is a squirrel, raccoon, snake, skunk, opossum, pigeon, woodpecker,
bat, rabbit, fox, etc. in my attic, yard, or in my house, who can
I call? |
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In South Carolina, control of nuisance wildlife and animal damage
is the responsibility of the individual property owners. The South
Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) provides the
public with a means of obtaining assistance with nuisance wildlife
problems. These individuals and companies are in the business of
wildlife control and they do charge a fee for their services. Call
Wildlife, Richland County Animal Control Officers can not go inside
the home or under the home, for liability purposes |
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| 9. |
Who
to call for additional streetlights or if a street light is out? |
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South
Carolina Electric and Gas, (SCE&G) 803-799-9000. There may
be a fee applied to your electric and gas bill each month for an
additional street light. |
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Who
do I call if a traffic light or traffic signal is not working properly? |
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The Department of Transportation
is responsible for all streetlights and school crossing and caution
lights. Call 803-737-6974. |
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| 11. |
How
do I adopt a pet? |
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Call
the City of Columbia Animal Shelter 803-776-PETS (7387) or call
Pets. Inc. at 739-9333, they are located at 300 Orchard Drive, West
Columbia, S.C. |
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| 12. |
How
do I obtain a business license? |
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For any person or business doing business in the unincorporated areas
of Richland County, a County business license will be needed. This
can be obtained by visiting the Richland County Business Service
Center, located on the first floor of the County Administration
building at 2020 Hampton Street, Suite 1050. The website is
www.rcgov.us/bsc. The phone number is 576-2BUS. The amount of
the fee will vary by type of business.
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| 13. |
How
do I become a notary? |
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Contact
the Secretary
of State's Office at 803-734-2119. |
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| 14. |
Who
do I call to find buried cable line or utility on my property? |
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Call before you dig, 1-800-922-0983. |
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| 15. |
Where
do I apply for a social security card? |
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Contact
the Federal Social Security Office at 1-800-772-1213. |
