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OVERVIEW OF TRANSACTION COSTS
We continue to work at reducing costs…
For example, the Tax Collector's Office has been able to eliminate or reduce convenience fee rates for some types of transactions!
Our office has been able to eliminate convenience fees for some specified online and mail transactions. Also, we are now able to facilitate some online transactions by way of e-check.
The Tax Collector's Office processes transactions for over thirty different taxing authorities operating in Polk County.
Because of state law, third party internet provider costs, and commercial business practices/policies costs vary by transaction type.
| Transaction Type |
By Cash/Check |
By Credit Card |
By E-Check |
| Online Property Tax |
NA
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2.5% ($2 min.)
Convenience Fee |
$1.50
Convenience Fee |
| Online Local Business Tax Receipt |
NA
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$0.00
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$0.00
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| Walk-In Transaction |
$0.00
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2.5% ($2 min.)
Convenience Fee |
NA
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NA = Not Available
Other Information
Online driver licenses and regular motor vehicle registration renewals are conducted through the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles' website.
Online hunting and fishing licenses are available through the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission's website.
Because of state law or prohibitive administrative costs all payments conducted by way of credit card or e-check, are electronically processed over the internet by third party vendors.
At this time, credit card payments are accepted for specified transactions at all Polk County Tax Collector Offices, as well as online at www.PolkTaxes.com and by way of automated toll free telephone number 1-877-212-8463 (telephone payments require a PIN number). Also, e-checks are accepted for specified online payments.
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