The Newington Revenue Collector’s office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To ensure that your account is properly credited, the following steps should be followed when making payment:
Make checks payable to “NEWINGTON REVENUE COLLECTOR”. Enclose the proper copy of bill with your signed check payment. If you pay by mail and you want to receive a receipt, send a self-addressed stamped envelope and both copies of the bill. If you pay in person, bring both copies to the Collector’s office. To avoid our long lines - mail your payment. We have enclosed a blue envelope for your convenience.
If “BACK TAXES DUE” appears on bill, please call the office for the correct amount due before you send payment!
Save your copy as receipt for Federal and State tax returns.
Taxpayers are responsible to make sure that their taxes are paid when due! Failure to receive a tax bill does not invalidate the tax, interest or fees that are added.
The first installment of real estate and personal property tax bills on the October 1, 2005 Grand List will be due July 1, 2006. Motor vehicle tax bills on the October 1, 2005 Grand List are due in full on July 1, 2006. If payment is not made on or before August 1, 2006, the tax due will be delinquent. Delinquent tax bills are subject to interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per month (18% per annum) from the due date of the installment with a minimum interest charge of $2.00 per tax bill. The interest rate and minimum interest charge are subject to change in accordance with state statutes.
Payment can be made in person at the Office of the Revenue Collector or by mail. For your convenience, you can also pay your bills via the internet by credit card through Official Payments Corporation at: www.officialpayments.com or by calling Official Payments Corporation at: 1-800-2-PAY-TAX (1-800-272-9829). Jurisdiction Code 1732. The vendor, Official Payments Corporation, will charge a convenience fee for this service.
PLEASE NOTE: Credit cards are not accepted at The Revenue Collector’s Office.
Checks are received for collection only and shall not constitute payment until cleared through proper bank or depository. If a release is needed to register a vehicle with the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, payment must be made by cash, money order or bank teller check. (More information from the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles can be found at: www.ct.gov/dmv . )
Questions about the payment of taxes or missing bills should be directed to the Revenue Collector’s office - telephone number (860) 665-8540.
Questions concerning assessments, adjustments or exemptions should be directed to the Assessor’s office - telephone number (860) 665-8530.
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