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| PAYMENT CENTER | |
| Payments for Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property tax, Business Tax Receipts, motor vehicle, mobile home, and boat registrations may be made at any of our four offices by cash, check, credit or debit card. Please refer to Credit / Debit Card and Vendor Fee Restriction Information. Real Estate taxes and Tangible Personal Property taxes can also be paid via wire transfer. In addition, we accept payment online by VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or E-Check. Please note that a vendor fee is charged by a third party provider for credit / debit card and E-Check transactions. Our office does not charge, collect or retain any portion of this fee. | |
| Note: Vehicle, Mobile Home, and Boat renewals and Hunting, Fishing, and Driver licensing renewals are transacted on websites sponsored by the State of Florida. We provide the link to the available services; however, these services are not under the control of the Tax Collector. | |
| CREDIT / DEBIT CARD VENDOR FEE AND RESTRICTION INFORMATION- | |
| Our office accepts credit / debit card payments for most transactions. We are able to offer this convenient service through a third party vendor, Point and Pay, Inc. Please note that when selecting this payment option a vendor fee is charged by Point and Pay, Inc. This fee is authorized by Florida Statute 215.322 and is paid in total to the credit card vendor; no part of it is retained by our office. This is the only way it is possible for us to offer credit and debit card services. | |
| Real Estate Tax / Tangible Personal Property Tax Local Business Tax | Vehicle / Vessel / Mobile Home Renewal Driver Licenses / Hunting & Fishing Licenses |
| Credit Card VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Vendor Fee = 2.5% with a $1.50 minimum | Credit Card VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Vendor Fee = 2.5% with a $1.50 minimum |
| Debit Card VISA, MasterCard, Pulse, STAR, NYCE network. Vendor Fee = 2.5% with a $1.50 minimum VISA Signature Debit (where applicable) Vendor Fee = $3.95 per transaction | Debit Card VISA, MasterCard, Pulse, STAR, NYCE network. Vendor Fee = $1.50 per transaction |
| E-CHECKS- | |
| Pay online by E-Check. This electronic fund transfer withdraws money for the payment amount directly from the taxpayer's bank account. An E-Check will only be accepted if drawn on a United States bank account and payable in U.S. dollars. A vendor fee of $1.50 is charged by Point and Pay, Inc. Our office does not charge, collect or retain any portion of this fee. | |
| REAL ESTATE TAXES- | |
| Remit payment at any of our four offices by cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit or debit card or by mail; wire transfer; or online by E-Check or credit card. Please note that a vendor fee is charged by a third party provider for credit / debit card and E-Check transactions. This office does not charge, collect or retain any portion of this fee. | |
| For additional information please go to: UNDERSTANDING YOUR TAX NOTICE | |
| INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY TAXES- | |
| Taxpayers may choose to pay property taxes quarterly by participating in our installment payment plan. Application to pay taxes by installment may be obtained at any of our four offices or downloaded from our website. | |
| For additional information please go to: PAYING YOUR REAL ESTATE and TANGIBLE TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS | |
| DEFERRED REAL ESTATE TAXES- | |
| Applications are available in any Tax Collector office. The deadline for filing an application is March 31st. Applications must be re-filed each year to determine continued eligibility. Several conditions must be met in order to defer taxes. | |
| For additional information please go to: DEFERRED REAL ESTATE TAXES | |
| DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAXES- | |
| As recommended by the State of Florida Administrative Code, personal and business checks will not be accepted for payment of delinquent property taxes after a Tax Certificate has been issued or a Tax Deed Application has been filed. Please remit by Money Order, Cashiers Check, Withdrawal Check, or Wire Transfer. Cash accepted in our offices. Do not mail cash. Personal and business checks will be returned, which may result in additional interest. Note: Escrow or Trust Account checks of Attorneys, Title Insurance Companies, Real Estate Brokers or Mortgage Brokers will be accepted. All entities must be licensed to do business in Florida. | |
| For additional information please go to: DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAXES | |
| BUSINESS TAX PAYMENTS- | |
| Remit payment by check via mail, by credit card or E-Check via the Internet, or at any of our four offices by cash, check, or credit / debit cards. You may submit a renewal online providing no changes have been made or additional documents are required. Please note that a vendor fee is charged by a third party provider for credit / debit card and E-Check transactions. Our office does not charge, collect or retain any portion of this fee. | |
| For additional information please go to: BUSINESS TAXES | |
| FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE RENEWAL- | |
| Driver License renewal forms are mailed directly from the Florida Division of Driver Licenses in Tallahassee. The renewal form will indicate whether you may renew by mail, or if you must renew in person. | |
| At this time, State Policy does not permit Tax Collectors to renew Driver Licenses by mail. You may mail your renewal card and check to the Division's Tallahassee address provided on the renewal card, or through www.flhsmv.gov. Further information regarding renewal by mail may be obtained from the Florida Division of Driver Licenses. Contact Customer Service at (850) 617-2000, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m., Monday thru Friday. | |
| If required, you may renew in person at our Gulf Harbors, Land O'Lakes, or Dade City offices. Florida law requires an additional $6.25 service charge for renewal at any Tax Collector Office. Please refer to documentation requirements. | |
| FLORIDA IDENTIFICATION CARD RENEWAL- | |
| The Florida Division of Driver Licenses does not mail renewal notices for Identification Cards. Identification Cards can be renewed over the Internet at www.flhsmv.gov or at our Gulf Harbors, Land O'Lakes, or Dade City offices. Identification Cards cannot be renewed by mail. The expiration date will be found on the card. | |
| FLORIDA MOTOR VEHICLE, MOBILE HOME, OR BOAT REGISTRATION RENEWAL- | |
| Remit payment by check via mail; or at any of our four offices by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover and debit card. You may also renew online at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' website at: www.flhsmv.gov. Please note that a vendor fee is charged by a third party provider for credit / debit card and E-Check transactions. Our office does not charge, collect or retain any portion of this fee. | |
| For additional information please go to: INFORMATION ABOUT RENEWING YOUR REGISTRATION IN PERSON OR BY MAIL | |
| FLORIDA FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSE PURCHASE- | |
| Licenses may be purchased at any Tax Collector Office; Wal-Mart; some sporting goods outlets; or from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission at 888-486-8356, or online at myfwc.com. Personal identification is required. | |
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