Departments

Utility Billing Customer Service

Last Modified: May 23, 2012
Customer Care Representative

We are committed to excellent customer service through these convenient options:

  • Online account access
  • Easy payment options
  • Automated voice response (English and Spanish)
  • Online service requests
  • Email communications (English and Spanish)
  • Online feedback
  • Customer Care representatives by phone (English and Spanish)
  • Raleigh Municipal Building utility payment counter

Name Changes

To change the name on an existing account, please call a Utility Billing Customer Care representative at 919.890.3245 who will be happy to assist you. Be prepared to provide:

  • Utility account number and/or service address
  • Former name on file for account holder
  • Former security number (or other identifying number) on file for account holder
  • New name for account holder
  • Social Security number (or other identifying number) for new account holder
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Reason for name change
  • Effective date of the change

Additional fees that may be applied to the account:

  • Deposit of $50.00
  • Service initiation fee of $50.00

If the Account Holder is Deceased...

It is unlawful to retain a utility account in the name of a deceased person.

The account must be closed and a new account opened in the name of the responsible party (i.e., the surviving spouse or family member, an estate or trust, etc.).

In addition to the items listed above, you may be asked to provide copies of:

  • Death certificate
  • Power of attorney

A deposit of $50 may still be required. However, the service initiation fee of $50 for the new account will be waived in this circumstance.

Forms - Online and Printable

For your convenience, the following authorizations and requests can be submitted online:

If you prefer to print, complete and mail your authorizations and request forms to the City of Raleigh instead of submitting them online, these forms are also available in PDF format:

The following forms are only available in PDF format to print, complete and mail to the City of Raleigh:

For more information about Medical Life Support qualifications, go to the Delinquent Account Information page.

Questions about Your Utility Bill?

You're probably not alone.  Many customers have the same questions.

Please review our Common Questions for answers to the questions we receive most often.

If you don't find your answer here, we will be happy to assist you by phone or email.

Customer Care Center Assistance

The Utility Billing Customer Care Center provides assistance in the following areas:

Other Related Services

Utility Billing, a division of the Finance department, handles billing and billing services. All other issues, like discolored water, main breaks, low water pressure, impervious surface calculations, etc. will be addressed by one of the following:

  • For more information regarding Public Utilities Administration, Water Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reuse, Constructions, Sewer Maintenance, Water Distribution, Meters and Warehouse, visit Public Utilities.
  • Questions concerning permit fees for installation of water lines for new construction should be directed to the Inspections Department.

Contact Us

919.890.3245 | UtilityBilling@raleighnc.govEmail Address

Automated Voice Response System is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Customer Care Representatives are available to provide personal assistance Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (except holidays)
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