Make an Electronic Check Payment |
FAQ
CONVENIENCE, FLEXIBILITY, AND REWARDS
Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, of Electronic Check
payments for taxes or fees. In cooperation with Madera County,
Official Payments Corporation offers individuals and businesses
the opportunity to pay tax bills and business license renewal fees
by telephone or directly over the Internet.
PROVEN SAFE AND RELIABLE
This service is safe, reliable and in accordance with all
state and government regulations. Official Payments Corporation
charges a transaction fee to process electronic check payments.
The transaction fee is paid directly to Official Payments
Corporation. The County does not receive any portion of
this fee.
EASY PAYMENT VIA PHONE OR INTERNET
To pay by phone call the toll free number 1-800-2PAY-TAXSM
(800-272-9829) or visit OfficialPayments to pay taxes or
fees over the Internet. (For telephone payments, enter Jurisdiction
Code 1524 when prompted.)
You will be asked to enter information
such as:
- The type of tax or fee
- A bill or invoice number
- Your banking information
- The amount of the tax or fee payment
The system will:
- Tell you the total of your payment including the appropriate
fee
- Obtain approval of the charge
- Issue an onscreen confirmation number and a printable
digital receipt. Confirmation is emailed to users who
request it. The charge will also appear on your bank
statement: the tax amount on one line, the convenience
fee amount on a separate line.
