Newcomer Information

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is located at:
1 Government Center Place, Suite D, Abingdon, VA
Telephone:(276) 628.8141
Email: chamber@bvu.net

The Chamber provides maps of the area, extra telephone books, brochures on area attractions, business directories, lists of Community organizations, churches, industries, and apartments. Also the homes magazine (local realtors listing) are available every month.

VOTING

Residents may register to vote Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm office:
1 Government Center Place
Suite A
Abingdon, VA. 24210
Telephone 276-676-6227
www.washcova.com/registrar/


LICENSE PLATES

Newcomers must purchase license plates within 30 days of establishing residence in Virginia. DMV Select is located at the Washington County Treasurer’s Office.
DMV Select can handle all transactions for license plates. No Driver's Licenses or Birth Certificates at this location. 1 Government Center Place, Suite B, Abingdon, VA
Telephone 276-676-6272


DRIVER'S LICENSE

New residents must apply for a driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency in Virginia. New Virginia residents must pass an eye test and surrender their valid driver’s license from another state.
Location: Division of Motor Vehicles at 25552 Lee Highway, Abingdon
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Telephone 804-497-7100

License plates may also be purchased at this location.


WASHINGTON COUNTY DOG TAGS

All dogs four months or older must have a county dog tag. You must provide proof of rabies vaccination signed by a licensed veterinarian.
Price List and Order Form can be located:
www.washcova.com/treasurer

Dog Tags may be purchased at:
The Washington County Treasurer’s Office
1 Government Center Place, Suite B, Abingdon, VA
Telephone: (276) 676-6272


TOWN INFORMATION

ELECTRIC SERVICE

To establish new service:

  • Appalachian Power Company 800-956-4237
  • Bristol Virginia Utilities (southwestern portion of Washington County)
    www.bvua.com
    866-835-1288

NATURAL GAS


WATER SERVICE

  • Washington County Service Authority
    Washington County (Abingdon, Damascus, and Glade Spring)
    25122 Regal Drive, Abingdon, Virginia
    Telephone: (276) 628-7151
  • Bristol Virginia Utilities
    Telephone: (866) 835-1288
    www.bvua.com

SEWER

  • Abingdon (276) 628-4114
  • Damascus (276) 475-3831
  • Glade Spring (276) 429-5134

TRASH PICKUP

  • Washington County Waste Management
    (423) 323-7143
  • BFI 1-800-551-3747
  • Abingdon (276) 628-2361
  • Damascus (276) 475-3831
  • Glade Spring (276) 429-5134

TELEPHONE SERVICE/TELEVISION CABLE/INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

RECREATION

  • Harry Coomes Recreation Center
    www.coomescenter.com
    300 Stanley Street
    Abingdon, Virginia 24210
    Telephone: (276) 623-5279
  • Washington County Recreation Department
    www.washcova.com
    1 Government Center Place, Suite A
    Abingdon, Virginia 24210
    Telephone: (276) 676-6212

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Washington County School Board
www.wcs.k12.va.us
812 Thompson Drive
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
Telephone: (276) 739-3000


PUBLIC LIBRARY

Washington County Public Library
www.wcpl.net
Corner of Valley and Oak Hill Streets
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
Telephone: (276) 676-6222
(branch locations in Damascus, Glade Spring, Hayters Gap & Mendota)


DAILY NEWSPAPERS

(HOME DELIVERY)
Bristol Herald Courier
To subscribe, report a tardy delivery, or ask for a vacation hold, call 276-645-2530 in Bristol or Abingdon, or 888-228-2098 outside Bristol or Abingdon.