Relocation Guide

Boynton Beach Relocation GuideHIGHWAY

Boynton Beach has two major north-south limited access highways:

1-95 with exits at Gateway, Boynton Beach Boulevard, and Woolbright Road. Exit Guide.
The Florida Turnpike (Toll Road) with an interchange at Boynton Beach Boulevard. Get your SunPass.

Palm Beach International AirportAIR

Palm Beach International Airport (15 minutes north on 1-95).

Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (40 minutes south on 1-95).

Miami International Airport (60-70 minutes south an 1-95).

Lantana Airport
3 miles north of Boynton Beach. General aviation airport open to noncommercial. non-jet aircraft, charter service, rentals, flying school, repair facilities & fueling for small engine aircraft.

Boca Raton Airport
15 minutes south of Boynton Beach General aviation and executive jet facility.

Boynton Beach Tri-RailRAIL SERVICE

Amtrak from Delray Beach to the south, and West Palm Beach to the north. For reservations or information call 800.872.7245

Tri-Rail links West Palm Beach to Miami Airport (67 miles) A Tri-Rail station is located in Boynton Beach at Gateway Boulevard.

Boynton Beach Jobs

JOBS / EMPLOYMENT

Boynton Beach jobs and employment opportunities posted in real time HERE.

Boynton Beach Relocation GuideLICENSES, TAXES & UTILITIES

DECLARATION OF DOMICILE

A Declaration of Domicile may be declared at the South County Courthouse, 200 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. For more information, call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 561.355.2996.

DRIVER’S LICENSE
A Florida driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of starting a job, declaring residency or enrolling a child in school. The cost is $48. Apply at the DMV 501 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, 33445 (561.355.2264). Appointments may be made by phone. Applicants must surrender their out-of-state license and show one other form of identification, such as birth certificate.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION, LICENSE & EMISSIONS
Register vehicles at the DMV 501 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, 33445 (561.355.2264). Proof of insurance, title or registration, and vehicle identification number are required. License plates must be secured within 30 days of establishing permanent residency in Florida. An emission inspection is also required.

UTILITIES & SERVICES
Cable & Internet: AT&T / Xfinity (Comcast)
Electricity: Florida Power & Light  561.697.8000
Cell Phones:  AT&T / T-Mobile / Verizon
Landlines:  AT&T / Community / Xfinity
Water & Sewer 561.375.6300
Garbage 561.375.6200
Gas (Florida Public Utilities) 561.278.2636

BOAT REGISTRATION
All sized boats must be registered. Valid out-of-state registrations are good for 90 days. Call 561.355.2264.

MARRIAGE LICENSE
To obtain a marriage license, both individuals must present photo identification such as driver’s license or passport. Take these to the South County Courthouse, 200 West Atlantic Avenue, Room 103, Delray Beach. For more information, call 561.274.1588.

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
Occupational Licenses are required for both city and county. Costs vary according to occupation. Call the South County Administrative Complex, 561.355.2272 and City Hall, 561.375.6360, for more information.

TAXES & SOCIAL SECURITY
The best information in this relocation guide? Florida has no income or inheritance tax! State sales tax is 7%; food and prescription drugs are exempt from taxation. For information on Florida’s Homestead Exemption and other property tax laws, call the Property Appraiser‘s office, South County Administrative Complex, 502 S. Congress Avenue, 561.276.1250. The Social Security office is located at 801 Clematis St #2, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 800-772-1213.

VOTER REGISTRATION
To register, the applicant must be a United States citizen and be 18 years of age before election day. Registration is available up to 30 days prior to an election, and beginning ten days after an election. Boynton Beach uses a single registration system for city, county, and national elections. You can register to vote online or in-person at City Hall 100 E. Ocean Avenue (561.742.6000) or the Library 100 E. Ocean Avenue (561.742.6390). You can look up your precinct here.

Boynton Beach High SchoolEDUCATION
SCHOOL REGISTRATION
You can begin your student registration here. Students enrolling in Palm Beach County Schools for the first time will need: two documents showing proof of residence, a certificate of immunization (HRS form 680); proof of a medical exam during the last 12 months; a copy of a transferring students report card; the student’s Social Security number. Kindergarten and first grade students must verify age by showing a birth certificate.

Boynton Beach Child Care

Bright Horizons
1490 Gateway Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561.734.3388

First Impressions Child Care
2214 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561.737.4373

Soleil Early Learning Academy
201 SW 23rd Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561.536.6736

Boynton Elementary Schools

Ben Gamla-Palm Beach
8600 Jog Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
561.7428017

Citrus Cove Elementary
8400 Lawrence Road
Boynton Beach, FL  33436
561.369.7031

Crosspointe Elementary School
3015 S Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426-9012
561.292.4100

Crystal Lakes Elementary
6050 Gateway Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
561.364.7900

Forest Park Elementary
1201 S.W. Third Street
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561.369.7056

Galaxy E3 Elementary
550 NW 4th Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561.369.7090

Hagen Road Elementary
10439 Hagen Ranch Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
561.369.7052

Poinciana Elementary
1203 N. Seacrest Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561.369.7094

Rolling Green Elementary
550 Miner Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561.533.6390

Sunset Palms Elementary School
8650 West Boynton Beach Boulevard
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
561.752.1100

Boynton Middle Schools

Christa McAuliffe Middle School
6500 LeChalet Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
561.374.6600

Congress Community Middle School
101 South Congress Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL
561.374.5600

Boynton High Schools

Atlantic High School
2455 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33445
561.243.1500

Boynton Beach High School
4975 Park Ridge Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426-8336
561.752.1200

Quantum High School
1275 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561.2932971

Boynton Private Schools

KinderCare of Boynton Beach
4947 Le Chalet Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
561.734.7412

Lake Worth Christian School
7592 High Ridge Rd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561.586.8216

St. Joseph’s Episcopal School
3300 South Seacrest Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561.732.2045

Area Colleges and Universities

Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road (main campus)
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.297.3000

Kaiser University
2085 Vista Parkway
West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
561.471.6000

Lynn University
3601 North Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.994.0770

Palm Beach Atlantic University
901 South Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
888.GO.TO.PBA

Palm Beach State College 
4200 South Congress Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33461
561.967.7222

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