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.
