How to activate a verizon iphone 4s?

I purchased a iPhone 4s offline for verizon. I've never bought a phone offline before so do I just go to a verizon store to get it activated?

Added (1). Also, Verizon isn't my service provider so would I just have to set up a plan?

Well you have to go and drop out of your old contract with your phone company you have right now with you might have to pay to get out of it. And you have to get it activated by verizon chose a plan you want

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