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This page provides payment information to help ensure you successfully complete your transaction. You can find our payment policy, a list of payment methods we accept based on your transaction type and payment location, and our processing fees. Please also see our hours and holidays page.
Payment policy
Reviewing this policy beforehand will help you ensure we can process your payment.
- All payments must be payable to Ken Burton Jr., Tax Collector.
- We do not accept "starter" checks.
- To ensure the best service for all customers waiting to process transactions in person, we allow the following coin payment methods:
- Unrolled nickels, dimes, and quarters – only if the total amount of these coins is ten dollars or less
- Unrolled pennies – only for an amount that makes exact change up to one dollar
- Rolled pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters – only if:
- The rolls are full
- You provide legal photo identification
- You write your name and phone number on each roll
First Manatee South County Tag Agency, which is privately owned and is not a Manatee County Tax Collector office, may have a different payment policy. For details, contact that agency by phone at (941) 782-6050 or read our First Manatee South County Tag Agency publication.
Processing fee
If you complete your transaction in person, a processing fee applies if you pay by debit card or credit card. For debit cards, the fee is $2.50. For credit cards, the fee is 2.5% with a minimum of $2.50.
Our office does not retain any portion of this fee.
Accepted payment methods
In the following list, "credit card" includes American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
| Payment location | Transaction type | Accepted payment methods |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Property tax |
e-check Credit card |
| Online | Vehicle, boat, mobile home, parking permit, driver license, and ID card | Credit card |
| All transaction types except for delinquent tax |
Personal or business check Cashier's check Certified check Money order Attorney check Title company check Escrow or trust check |
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| Delinquent tax |
Cashier's check Certified check Money order Attorney check Title company check Escrow or trust check |
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Self-service kiosk (Only at certain Publix and office locations – see our self-service kiosk information) |
Vehicle registration renewal |
Cash (except at Publix kiosks) < Credit card Debit card |
| In person | All transaction types except for delinquent tax |
Cash Credit card Debit card (PIN required) Personal or business check Cashier's check Certified check Money order Attorney check Title company check Escrow or trust check |
| In person | Delinquent tax |
Cash Credit card Debit card (PIN required) Cashier's check Certified check Money order Attorney check Title company check Escrow or trust check |
If you wish to pay your property taxes by wire transfer, please complete our wiring instructions request form.
First Manatee South County Tag Agency, which is privately owned and is not a Manatee County Tax Collector office, does not offer all of the above payment methods. For details, read our First Manatee South County Tag Agency publication.