Here's a list of utility companies to set up your services in Novato. It's a good idea to call a couple of days before you plan to move-in. Some services, like Comcast, will require the previous residents to cancel service before they set up new service.
PG&E (electricity and gas service): 800-743-5000
Recology (garbage and recycling): 800-243-0291
North Marin Water District (water and sewer): 415-897-4133
Comcast (Internet and TV): 800-945-2288
AT&T (Internet and phone): 800-288-2020
You can register your child with the Novato Unified School District at this web address: https://nusd.schoolmint.net/signup
You will need to provide proof of age, proof of residency and proof of immunizations. Here's a list of satisfactory documents:
Student Age Verification
Proof of Residence Includes:
Health History/Immunization Documentation:
Other forms "required" but not necessarily preventing enrollment:
Forms can be downloaded here: https://nusd.org/enroll/registration-forms/
Safeway, Downtown: 900 Diablo Ave, in Novato Fair Shopping Center
Safeway, South Novato: 5720 Nave Drive, in Hamilton Marketplace
Luckys, Downtown: 1761 Grant Ave, in Downtown Center
Trader Joes, Downtown: 7514 Redwood Blvd, at Olive Ave
Whole Foods, Downtown: 790 DeLong Ave, at Reichert Ave
Nugget Market, South Novato: 470 Ignacio Blvd, in Pacheco Plaza
Harvest Market, North Novato: 155 San Marin Dr, in San Marin Plaza
Costco, Central Novato: 300 Vintage Wy, in Vintage Oaks (membership required)
Target, Central Novato: 200 Vintage Wy, in Vintage Oaks Shopping Center
Pini Harware/Ace, Central Novato: 1535 S. Novato Blvd, in Nave Shopping Center
CVS, Downtown: 1707 Grant Ave, in Downtown Center
CVS, North Novato: 2035 Novato Blvd, in The Square Shopping Center
Rite Aid, Downtown: 910 Diablo Ave, in Novato Fair Shopping Center