Bicycle registration is not required in the City of Americus but is provided as a free service for City residents. To register your bicycle, bring it to the Americus Police Department. For more information, call the Police Department.

Report bicycles stolen within the City to the Americus Police Department. For more information call the Police Department.

See Purchasing

See Signs

The Sumter County Health Department, Rucker Street, issues birth certificates.

We encourage residents to become involved in the policy making process of City government. More than 70 volunteers serve on the City's 15 advisory boards, authorities and committees. Anyone interested in a board, authority or committee appointment should obtain an application form from the Clerk's office, Municipal Building.

The City's annual budget is presented to City residents during a public hearing held in November. For more information about the City budget, contact the Chief Administrative Officer.

The City requires inspections for construction, heating, air conditioning, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. For more information, contact the Building Risk Management Department.

The City requires a building permit for the construction of any new building or the alteration of an existing building. A permit is also required for the installation of signs, swimming pools, garages and other building modifications. For information on building permits, contact the Building Risk Management Department.

Open burning is prohibited within the City limits. For more information, please call the Fire Department.

See Transit System

All businesses and contractors operating in the City of Americus are required to obtain an occupational license. See Licenses and Permits. For information, call the Finance Director's Office.