Tax Bills - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I pay my taxes? A: There are three payment options. Depending on the option, cash, check, debit/credit card, and money order are acceptable forms of payment. 1. Pay in person at the Treasurer ’ s Office, located in the Gordon Building, 112 West Main Street, Orange, VA 22960. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays. An after - hours drop box is available. Items left in the drop box after business hours on the due date (December 5) will be considered late.
2. Payments can be completed online at www.orangecountyva.gov/taxpayments. Payment options are available on this page for real estate and personal property bills. Additional fees will apply for online payments.
3. Mail your payment to Orange County Treasurer, P.O. Box 469, Orange, Virginia 22960. Include your bill stub with any mailed payments. It is recommended to mail early. Be sure it is postmarked by December 5, 2023 . Q: Do you accept postmark for on - time payments? A: Yes, we must legally accept the postmark the Post Office stamps on the bill. To help ensure the envelope is postmarked by the due date, please mail early. If you mail within a few days of the due date, please hand deliver the envelope to the post office and request a post mark at the counter . Q: What is the “ Vehicle License Fee ” listed on my personal property bill? A: Any automobile or motorcycle that has current plates on it as of January 1 is assessed the license fee. Cars and Trucks are assessed $35.00, and motorcycles are $21.00. Q: What should I do if I haven ’ t received my bill? A: Call the Treasurer's Office at (540) 672 - 2656 for assistance. Bills were mailed at the end of October. Please be aware that bills can also be viewed online at www.orangecountyva.gov/taxpayments. Q: Can I make a payment agreement? A: Yes, we will make payment agreements. Agreements do not eliminate the penalty or interest on the balance that is owed after the due date. It does, however, eliminate some collections actions such as tax liens and Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) stops. It will not eliminate the withholding of the state refund. Q: Why does the top of my bill have one address and the bottom have another? A: Bills are processed through the National Change of Address system with the United States Post Office. If a new address is on file, the top portion of the bill is changed and mailed to that address. The bottom portion reflects the address in the County ’ s system. To update your address, please fill out the back of the stub and return it with payment. The Treasurer ’ s Office will forward the change to the Commissioner of the Revenue ’ s Office or you can contact the Commissioner directly at (540) 672 - 4441.
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