Pay Council Tax

You can pay Council Tax by Direct Debit, online, or by telephone.

To pay Council Tax, you must first be registered with us. If you've recently moved to the Newark and Sherwood area you must tell us so we can set up your Council Tax account.

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If you’ve moved within the Newark and Sherwood area, or are leaving the area, you can amend your details by completing our moving out form.

Pay by Direct Debit

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If you pay by Direct Debit we will take your payments directly from your bank or building society account so you will not have to remember to pay.

We'll take the payment on day 1, 8, 15, 21 or 28 every month, whichever you prefer. You will be given at least 14 days notice before your first payment is due.  

You can also choose to spread your payments over 10 or 12 months.

Pay online

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You can make a bill payment at any time using our secure payments portal. You’ll need your Council Tax reference number.

Pay by telephone

You can pay your Council Tax by telephone with a credit or debit card on our automated payment line, open 24 hours a day. You can access this using our main customer service line: 01636 650 000.

You’ll need:

  • your debit or credit card number
  • your Council Tax account number
  • the amount you wish to pay
  • a pen to record the transaction number

What happens if you do not pay your bill

If you are struggling to pay, you should contact us as soon as possible so we can advise you on the best way forward.

You can find out more about how we recover overdue payments on 'If we need to collect Council Tax money owed'.

Register for e-billing

You can choose to receive your Council Tax bill electronically instead of by post. E-billing provides a secure, reliable and convenient way to access your Council Tax information.

You will need a valid email address to register for an account.

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Council Tax

Contact the Council Tax team