Make a Credit Card Payment | Fee Calculator | FAQ
CONVENIENCE, FLEXIBILITY, AND REWARDS
Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, and rewards of credit
card 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. In order to process your
payment, Official Payments Corporation, the credit card
service provider charges a nominal convenience fee based
on the amount of the transaction. To calculate the
fee on a specific payment amount click on the Fee Calculator
listed above.
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 credit card 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 credit
card statement: the tax amount on one line, the convenience
fee amount on a separate line.
