How to Search for an Account
Step 1. Select the the appropriate button for your search; either by Property ID, Owner Name, Property Address or Billing Address. Once you select an option, instructions will appear with examples of how to enter the applicable criteria.
Step 2. Enter the appropriate criteria:
a) If you selected Property ID in Step 1, enter the property ID in the field provided using only numbers and click the "Search" button. If you have any questions about how to enter the property ID or what results will be retrieved, instructions with examples of how to enter the property ID appear below the search field.
b) If you selected Owner Name in Step 1, enter the owner name in the field provided. If you are entering a last name and first initial or first name, you must put a comma between the last name and first name/initial. Then click the "Search" button. If you have any questions about how to enter the owner name or what results will be retrieved, instructions with examples of how to enter the owner name appear below the search field.
c) If you selected Property Address in Step 1, enter the property address in the field provided and click the "Search" button. If you have any questions about how to enter the property address or what results will be retrieved, instructions with examples of how to enter the property address appear below the search field.
d) If you selected Billing Address in Step 1, enter the billing address in the field provided (this is the address where you receive your mail) without the city and state. Then click the "Search" button. If you have any questions about how to enter the billing address or what results will be retrieved, instructions with examples of how to enter the billing address appear below the search field.
Note: You can narrow your search results by selecting a specific Tax Year and/or Status (i.e. paid or unpaid) from the appropriate drop down boxes in the search fields.
Step 3. From the Property Search Results page, find the property in the list that you wish to pay. Click the "Pay Now" button located in the far left column in the row for that property.
Step 4. In order to select multiple properties for payment, a checkbox to the right of each account is available to select. This checkbox is used to add one or more properties to the cart and to obtain a copy of each account's tax bill.
Note: Both the "View Tax Bills" and "Pay Taxes" button are disabled until you begin selecting properties by clicking the checkboxes. Additionally, if you select an account that is already paid, the "Pay Taxes" button will be disabled. The button is enabled only if all selected properties are eligible for payment.
Quarterly Installments
If you are making a payment on an installment account, select "Pay Now" which will bring up the list of quarterly scheduled payments and provide payment options. Select a payment option, then click the "Add Selected to Cart" button. Refer to the How to Pay (Shopping Cart) section below for remaining steps.
Please review our Payment Schedule for Installments publication for available payment options.
How to Pay (Shopping Cart)
After selecting a property or multiple properties for payment by clicking the "Pay Now" button, a page will load that allows you to choose your online payment type. You will be able to view the grand total before you checkout.
Payment Options
- Payment Option #1 (FREE) - Pay by Electronic Debit of Checking Account: Once you select 'Electronic Debit of Checking Account', you will be directed to the ‘Checkout’ page.
- Payment Option #2 (2.5% Processing Fee) - Pay by Debit or Credit Card: Once you select "Pay by Credit Card", you will be directed to the ‘Fee Confirmation’ page; you must select "Continue" which indicates that you understand a convenience fee will be assessed and you wish to proceed. Once you select "Continue", you will be directed to the ‘Checkout’ page which displays the convenience fee in red prior to entering your payment information.
Checkout Page
Once you select "Complete Transaction", a new browser window will open directing you to Payment Express, the Manatee County Tax Collector's Property Tax Payment site, where you will be able to continue making your online payment. You will be taken through the payment process and once you complete your payment, a confirmation page will be displayed. This page can be printed for your records and you will also receive a confirmation email at the email address you provided during the payment process.
NOTE: In order to avoid duplicate payments, please do not click twice when submitting your payment and do not click the back button.
Printing Online Bills and Receipts
Provided all account information was entered correctly and your payment clears, you will have the option to print a duplicate receipt within three (3) business days on taxcollector.com from the Tax History Results or the Detail page. You also have the option of printing a duplicate bill.
To print a paid receipt or duplicate bill, you must first locate the account(s) by following the instructions in Step 1 and Step 2 at the top of this publication. Then, select the applicable yellow button - "Print Receipt" or "Print Bill".
Please be sure to read all disclaimers. The accuracy of the information provided on this website is not guaranteed for legal purposes, and we are not responsible for payment transactions that could not be processed as the result of technical difficulties such as downtime due to system maintenance or any other occurrence.