Becoming a Cooperative Member
When you sign up for electric service with an electric cooperative, you are doing more than becoming
a customer. You are becoming a member of one of more than 900 electric cooperatives serving the
United States.
Unlike other utilities, cooperative members have a voice in how their company operates. As a member,
you are part-owner of the Cooperative.
How to Apply for Electric Service
To become a member and sign up for electric service, you must:
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Apply online or appear in person at one of our offices. If applying in person, please bring a valid
photo ID and your Social Security number.
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Complete an Application for Electricity and an Application for Membership for Electric Service.
Applications may be completed online, filled out at our offices, or printed from the application
package PDF and brought to our offices.
Required Fees
You will also be required to pay the following:
- $5.00 Membership Fee
- $15.00 Account Establishment Fee
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A deposit based on credit risk:
- $0.00 for a low-risk credit rating
- $300.00 for a medium-risk credit rating
- $600.00 for a high-risk credit rating
The Membership Fee and any required deposit must be paid before electric service can be connected.
Important Information for Prepay Service
- The minimum payment amount is $10.00
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If an account is disconnected for nonpayment, the balance must be restored to a minimum of $25.00
to reconnect service
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If an account remains disconnected for seven (7) days, it will be considered inactive and Little
Ocmulgee EMC will mail a final bill to the last known address on file. Daily charges will continue
to apply during this seven-day period.
Additional Information Needed
Please be prepared to provide the following:
- Directions to the service location and the 911 address
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The name of the previous occupant or the meter number, if available, to help locate the service
location
For new houses or mobile homes, you will need to schedule a meeting with a staking engineer at the
service location to determine the best method of service. New construction must also be inspected
and approved by the county before electric service can be connected.
Existing Members
Current Little Ocmulgee EMC members may contact the office to add services or make changes to existing
accounts.
