Returned Checks

Returned E-Check Service Fees:

Should an E-check payment  be returned to our office as unpaid by your bank, Florida Statute 68.065 authorizes the Tax Collector to assess a service charge:

  • Check amount less than $50.00 = $25.00
  • Check amount between $50.00 and $299.99 = $30.00
  • Check amount between $300.00 and $799.99 = $40.00
  • Check amount $800.00 or greater = 5% of check

*Returned E-check process:  If an e-check is returned contact our office for payment instructions.

DO NOT USE Money Market Accounts or Credit Card Checks for E-Check payments.

Returned Check Service Fees:

Should a check for payment  be returned to our office as unpaid by your bank, Florida Statute 68.065 authorizes the Tax Collector to assess a service charge:

  • Check amount less than $50.00 = $25.00
  • Check amount between $50.00 and $299.99 = $30.00
  • Check amount between $300.00 and $799.99 = $40.00
  • Check amount $800.00 or greater = 5% of check

We are partnered with Envision Payment Solutions for the recovery of returned checks. If your check is dishonored by the bank, a service fee will be assessed in accordance with state law. In providing a check as payment, you authorize service charges and processing fees as allowed by state law to be debited from the same account via paper draft or electronic funds transfer. Envision can be reached at 1-877-290-5460