Info for Anson and Union Counties
Local Business Licenses
Almost every type of business will require a privilege license from the city in which it operates. Fees vary for each municipality.
| Municipality | Contact |
Telephone # |
Union County |
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Fairview |
Town Clerk |
704-289-8297 |
Hemby Bridge |
Town Clerk |
704-882-3736 |
Indian Trail |
Town Clerk |
704-821-8114 |
Lake Park |
Town Clerk |
704-882-8657 |
Marshville |
Town Clerk |
704-624-2515 |
Marvin |
Town Clerk |
704-843-1680 |
Mineral Springs |
Town Clerk |
704-243-0505 |
Monroe |
Tax Collector |
704-282-4500 |
Stallings |
Town Clerk |
704-821-8557 |
Unionville |
Town Clerk |
704-226-1989 |
Waxhaw |
Town Clerk |
704-843-2195 |
Weddington |
Town Clerk |
704-846-2709 |
Wesley Chapel |
Town Clerk |
704-283-1226 |
Wingate |
Town Clerk |
704-233-4411 |
Anson County |
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Ansonville |
Town Clerk |
704-826-8404 |
Lilesville |
Town Clerk |
704-848-4711 |
Morvin |
Town Clerk |
704-851-9321 |
Peachland |
Town Clerk |
704-272-7781 |
Polkton |
Town Clerk |
704-272-7463 |
Wadesboro |
Town Clerk |
704-694-5171 |
Unincorporated areas do not require a privilege license.
Certificate of Assumed Name or Partnership
"Before any person or partnership engages in business in any county in this state under any name other than the real name of the owner or owners, or before any corporation engages in business in any county other than under its corporate name, the person, partnership or corporation must file in the Office of the Register of Deeds an Assumed Name Certification." (Business Notes, Department of the Secretary of State, p.9).
Note that although the filing of a certificate serves public notice of a firm's assumed name, it does not guarantee a firm's exclusive use of the name even within the county (if a sole proprietorship or general partnership). You must do your own search of registrations in order to insure exclusive use within the county. Contact the Register of Deeds, Union (704-283-3843) Anson (704-694-3212).
Electricity
Several electrical retail providers serve Anson and Union counties.
Union County Electricity
- City of Monroe, 704-282-4609
- Duke Power Company (Marshville/Wingate 704-624-2149) (Indian Trail, Stallings, and Matthews 704-594-9400) (Waxhaw 704-843-2171) 24-hour customer service 704-289-6202
- Union Electric Membership Corporation (704-289-3145).
Anson County Electricity
- CP&L, 800-452-2777
- Duke Power, 704-624-2149
- Pee Dee Electric, 704-694-2114
Fire Inspections
In order to preserve and protect public health and safety, and to satisfy the requirements of North Carolina's General Statutes, the N.C. Fire Code requires periodic inspections for the purpose of identifying activities and conditions in buildings, structures and premises that pose dangers of fire, explosion, or related hazards. In no case may inspections be conducted less frequently than once every year for hazardous, institutional, high rise, and assembly firms with 50 or more employees and, once every three years for business, mercantile, storage, and all others not listed. For more information, contact the County Fire Marshall (Union, 704-283-3622 or 704-283-3524) (Anson, 704-694-4078).
Health Inspection
All eating and lodging establishments, day care, and nursing homes should submit a N.C. Engineer and Architectural Plan to the Environmental Health Services for approval, (Union 704-283-3553 or 704-283-3767) (Anson 704-694-5188).
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Workers' Compensation is becoming an increasing concern for all businesses. Even though North Carolina has one of the lowest rates per $100 of payroll, an entrepreneur must make necessary budget requirements. Businesses need to have adequate general liability insurance, facility and equipment insurance, vehicle coverage, and need to consider bonding, theft and fraud coverage. Consult with a local business insurance agent for this and possible other insurance needs. For state assistance on any insurance need contact N.C. Department of Insurance, 919-733-7343, or their Financial Compliance Division, 919-733-0085.
Motor Vehicles
Plan to use a vehicle in the operation of your business? Contact the The Vehicle License Office. (Union, 704-283-4113) (Anson 704-694-5534). For more information contact: N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles, 1100 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, N.C. 27697, 919-733-2403.
Natural Gas
North Carolina Natural Gas Corporation services selected areas of Union County. For assistance or information, contact N.C. Natural Gas Corp., 704-821-6666. Monroe and Wingate areas are served by City of Monroe, 704-282-4311. Gas in Anson: 1-800-275-6264.
Telephone Service
Service in western and eastern areas of Union County
ALLTEL Carolina (west) |
Business Service |
Marshville/Wingate/New Salem (east) |
Business Service |
Service in Monroe/Wingate and surrounding areas |
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Verizon |
Business Service |
Cellular Telephone |
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ALLTEL Mobile |
Customer Service |
Carolina Communications |
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Bell Atlantic Mobile |
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Boater's Marine Sales |
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Water and Sewer
Distribution of water and sewer services is available in the towns and certain parts of the county.
- Monroe - City of Monroe,704-282-4610
- Indian Trail, Stallings, Lake Park, Waxhaw and some unincorporated areas - Union County Public Works, 704-283-3816
- Marshville _ Town of Marshville, 704-624-2680
- Wingate - Town of Wingate, 704-233-4411
- Anson County - 704-694-5986
Areas that must use a well and/or septic field must contact the Environmental Health Department, 704-283-3553.
Zoning, Building Ordinances, and Sign Permits
The government will expect your business to conform to "zoning" (e.g. heavy industrial, neighborhood business, light industrial, residential etc.) Check for sign permits, too. Contacts:
Union County Planning Director
Union County Courthouse
500 N. Main Street
Monroe, N.C. 28112
704-283-3565
Anson County
704-694-5818
For Zoning Information in local municipalities, see phone numbers under local licenses.
Public Libraries
Local libraries have many useful information resources for the small business owner. Also, don't forget the learning resource centers at SPCC and the library at Wingate University.
Monroe - Union County Library
316 E. Windsor
Monroe, NC 28111
704-283-8184
Lois M. Morgan Memorial Library
414 Hasty Street
Marshville, NC 28103
704-624-2828
Union West Library
123 Unionville-Indian Trail Rd..
Indian Trail, NC 28079
704-821-7475
Waxhaw Library
509 Providence
Waxhaw, NC 28173
704-843-3131
Anson Library
Hampton B. Allen Library
720 S. Green St.
Wadesboro, NC 28170
704-694-5177
Staffing
The local Employment Security Commission is not just "the unemployment
office." The ESC can serve as a resource for finding potential employees
with skills you need, determining salary ranges for specific positions
(useful when developing your business plans), screening job applicants
and advising business owners about state and federal job assistance programs
that may pay to train employees.
Also, don't forget that there are a variety of other sources for full and
part-time employees and other human resources.
Employment Security Commission
1105 Skyway Drive
Monroe, NC 28110
704-283-7541
116 W. Wade Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
704-694-6551
South Piedmont Community College
Office of Student Services
4209 Old Charlotte Hwy.
Monroe, NC 28110
704-289-8588 or 704-292-1200 or 877-821-2200
OR East Campus Office of Student Services
Hwy. 74 or Box 126
Polkton, NC 28135
800-766-0319
Vocational Rehabilitation
305 West Franklin
Monroe, NC 28112
704-289-2543
Regional Educational Institutions
The business and marketing departments at regional educational institutions such as community colleges, colleges and universities are sources of information, consultants and resources for small business owners. In addition to South Piedmont Community College, Wingate University, UNC-Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College, Johnson C. Smith University, Davidson University and a number of other education institutions are a short drive away.