New to Midlothian? Start Dominion power, county water at 804-748-1291 and Columbia Gas service, get a Virginia license within 60 days and license your dog.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page points to each provider’s own start-service page and to our detailed guides. Chesterfield County general information: 804-748-1000.
Midlothian is part of Chesterfield County, so most of your setup is with the county and a handful of utilities. The county runs water, sewer, schools and car tax; Dominion Energy or Southside Electric Cooperative supplies power; Columbia Gas of Virginia or Richmond Gas Works supplies gas; and you hire your own trash hauler. This checklist links each one.
First-week checklist
- Water and sewer: Chesterfield Utilities, 804-748-1291
- Electricity: Dominion Energy start service
- Gas: Columbia Gas of Virginia start, stop or move
- Trash: pick a private hauler; see our trash guide
- Driver’s license: within 60 days, Virginia DMV
Utilities
| Service | Provider | Start service | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water and sewer | Chesterfield County Utilities | Billing and customer service | 804-748-1291 |
| Electricity | Dominion Energy | Start or add service | 866-366-4357 (outages) |
| Electricity, some rural areas | Southside Electric Cooperative | sec.coop | 800-552-2118 |
| Natural gas | Columbia Gas of Virginia | Start, stop or move | 800-544-5606 (gas leaks) |
| Natural gas, some areas | Richmond Gas Works | City of Richmond Public Utilities | 804-646-7000 |
Water: the county’s billing office handles moves and account questions, with help in Spanish on the same line. New connections and irrigation meters go through the county’s Enterprise Land Management portal. Water or sewer emergencies, 24 hours: 804-748-1310.
Gas: Columbia Gas of Virginia says residential customers can start, stop or move service online. Richmond Gas Works serves the city of Richmond and portions of Henrico and Chesterfield counties. If you smell gas, go outside and call Columbia Gas at 800-544-5606.
Power: see our power outages guide for which electric utility serves your address and how to report outages.
Internet
Providers differ street by street. Two publish service pages for Midlothian: Xfinity and AT&T, which lists 5G wireless home internet. To see every provider that reports service at your exact address, search the FCC’s National Broadband Map.
Cars, licenses and car tax
- Driver’s license: new Virginia residents have 60 days to get a Virginia license, the DMV says. You can start online. Licenses and road tests are at DMV branches, not the county office.
- Title and registration: title and register your vehicle with the DMV and confirm that your garaging address is in Chesterfield County. Chesterfield’s DMV Select office, run by the Commissioner of the Revenue, handles titles, registrations and plates by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; 804-497-7100.
- Car tax: tell the Commissioner of the Revenue your address and move date, 804-748-1281. Car tax is prorated by the month; see our property taxes guide.
Home and property tax
Real estate tax is billed in two halves, due June 5 and Dec. 5. Chesterfield offers real estate tax relief for owners 65 or older or permanently disabled, and a full exemption for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability; renewals are due April 1. Details and income limits are in our property taxes guide. Planning work on a new house? See building permits and zoning.
Pets
All dogs 4 months or older need a Chesterfield County license. The county offers a lifetime dog license for $10, valid as long as the dog’s rabies vaccination is kept up to date. Dogs and cats 4 months or older must be vaccinated against rabies, and dogs on county land must be leashed outside posted off-leash areas, according to Animal Services, 804-748-1683. More than three adult dogs per household in a residential district needs a special exception.
Schools, voting and help
- Schools: your school is set by your street address; see our schools guide.
- Voting: register at your new address; see our voting guide.
- Phone numbers: who to call in Midlothian.
- Getting around: roads, transit and the airport in our getting around guide.
Related guides
Frequently asked questions
How do I start water service in Midlothian?
Call Chesterfield County Utilities billing and customer service at 804-748-1291 or email utilitybillservices@chesterfield.gov. The county handles water and sewer; it does not supply electricity or gas.
Who provides natural gas in Midlothian?
Columbia Gas of Virginia, which takes start, stop and move requests online. Richmond Gas Works also serves portions of Chesterfield County. Your address decides which one.
How long do I have to get a Virginia driver’s license after moving?
60 days, according to the Virginia DMV. You can start the application online.
Do I need a dog license in Chesterfield County?
Yes. Every dog 4 months or older needs a county license. Chesterfield offers a lifetime license for $10, valid as long as the dog’s rabies vaccination stays current.
Does Chesterfield County pick up trash in Midlothian?
No. Households hire a private hauler for curbside trash and recycling, or use the county convenience center at 3200 Warbro Road.
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