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1. How do I start water, sewer and trash services with the City of Perkins?

Submit your request for new service in person at City Hall.

Print an application for new service from our website or pick one up at City Hall.

Please present proof of identity with a government-issued photo ID. Acceptable forms of identification are found on the Federal I-9 form from the Department of Homeland Security. These include U.S. and Foreign Passport, Permanent Resident or Alien Registration Receipt Card, Employment Authorization Document containing a photo, a State issued Drivers License, Federal or State issued ID card, U.S. Military Card, Military Dependent's ID Card.

Please present a copy of your lease or deed (for address verification).

Deposits range from $0 to $300, based upon your credit history. The deposit and a $25.00 service fee are collected prior to connection of services.

Please call us if you have any questions: (405) 547-2445

2. When is my City utility bill due?

Bills are due on the 10th of the month. If the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, bills will be due the following business day.

A 10% penalty will be applied to all accounts not paid in full on the day following the due date. If you have not received your bill in the mail, please contact City Hall to find out your account balance.

Please call us if you have any questions: (405) 547-2445

3. Where is Municipal Court located?

Municipal Court is located, in the City Hall Annex of Thomas-Wilhite Memorial Library, on the corner of Main Street and Thomas. Enter using the library door on the south side of the building.

4. How do I get a public library card?

Residents and employees of Payne, Lincoln and Logan counties can get a free library card by showing a current photo ID and proof of local mailing address. If your local address is not on your ID, you can bring a check book or piece of mail that has been delivered in your name; we can mail you a postcard if you do not have any of those items.

5. What items will the trash company pick up?

All items in your polycart will be picked up. Please bag all trash and close the lid on your polycart to help keep our city clean. Polycarts should be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 am to ensure pick up and should be removed from the curb once empty.

6. Who do I call to report a water or sewer emergency?

Please call City Hall at 405-547-2445 if you have a water or sewer emergency, such as a water leak or sewer back up. Normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., but we have a cell phone that is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outside of regular business hours, call 405-547-2445 and press the # sign to be connected to that cell phone.