Paying your utility bills and other charges to the City Of Fargo just got a whole lot easier thanks to their convenient online bill pay system. As a Fargo resident, I’ve been using the online portal for years and can’t recommend it highly enough. In this article, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to take advantage of the City’s user-friendly online bill payment options.
An Overview of Paying City of Fargo Bills Online
The City of Fargo offers an online bill pay system where residents can easily view their account information and pay their utility bills, parking tickets, pet licenses, and more. Here are some key things to know:
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One Website to Pay All Bills—At https://fargond.com, you can pay all of your City bills at once. gov/city-government/departments/auditors/utility-billing-department/online-payments. There’s no need to visit multiple websites.
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Utility Bills – You can pay your water, sewer, garbage collection, and other City utility bills online. The site shows your current charges and account balance.
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Parking Tickets – Resolve those pesky parking violations online by paying outstanding tickets. Just enter your ticket number or license plate.
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Pet Licenses – Renew your pet’s City license conveniently online
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Payment History – View your past payments and billing statements going back 36 months.
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Autopay – Set up recurring automatic payments directly from your bank account so you never miss a payment
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QuickPay – Make one-time payments as a guest without logging in if you just have your account number handy
Setting Up an Online Account is a Snap
Registering for online bill pay with the City of Fargo takes just a couple of minutes. You’ll need your utility account number, last payment amount, and billing ZIP code to get started.
Here are the quick steps to register:
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Go to https://myfargo.epayub.com/ and click “Register” in the upper right.
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Enter your account number, last payment amount, and billing ZIP code. Select “Continue Registration”.
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Create a username and password and provide your contact information.
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Agree to the terms and conditions and click “Register Account”.
Once your registration is complete, you can immediately log in and access your account! The portal is available 24/7 so you can manage your bills on your schedule.
Conveniently Pay Bills and View Statements
The City’s online bill pay portal puts everything you need right at your fingertips:
Pay Bills in a Few Clicks
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On your account overview page, click “Make Payment” to pay your outstanding balance or make a one-time partial payment.
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Choose the payment amount and select your payment method – credit/debit card or e-check.
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Enter your payment details and submit the payment. It’s that easy!
Access Account Statements
Under the “Statements” tab, you can view and download PDFs of your monthly billing statements going back 3 years. It’s an easy way to refer back to your past charges and payments.
See Payment History
To review past payments, go to the “Payments” sections. You’ll see all your payments in reverse chronological order for the past 36 months.
Sign Up for Reminder Emails
Never miss a bill again! On the “Notifications” page under your profile, you can opt to receive email reminders when your bill is ready and when it’s due. Super handy.
Automate Payments to Avoid Late Fees
The best part of paying bills online? Setting up automatic payments! With autopay, your payments are made on time, every time.
How to Set Up Autopay
Enrolling in autopay is easy breezy:
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Log into your account and go to “My Profile”.
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Select “AutoPay Accounts” and click “Enroll in AutoPay”.
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Choose your payment method and enter your details.
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Pick the date you want payments to be made each month.
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Review and submit!
Once autopay is activated, your payments will be automatically deducted from your selected account on the date you chose each billing cycle. It’s one less thing to remember each month!
Never Get Hit With Late Fees Again
Having your City of Fargo bill paid on time every month means no more worrying about late fees piling up. Autopay gives you peace of mind that your due date will never be missed.
Make Changes At Any Time
You remain in full control over your autopay account. You can change the payment date or payment method anytime or cancel it completely with just a few clicks.
Removing the frustration of remembering to pay bills is reason enough to love autopay. It simplifies your life and lets you check this monthly task off your to-do list!
Guest Payments Allow One-Time Payments Without Registration
If you just need to make a single quick payment, the City allows guest checkouts on their online bill pay site.
To make a one-time payment without registering:
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Go to https://myfargo.epayub.com/ and click “QuickPay”.
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Select the type of bill you want to pay.
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Enter your account number and billing ZIP code.
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Complete the payment details and submit.
No account setup needed! The QuickPay feature is great for taking care of an urgent payment if you don’t have time to create an account first.
Key Things to Know About Paying Online
Now that you know how to get set up for online payments, here are some key details to remember:
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Processing Time – Online payments via e-check are typically posted to your account within 2 business days while credit/debit card payments may take up to 48 hours to process.
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Convenience Fees – A convenience fee of $1.50 applies to debit/credit card payments. E-check payments from a bank account do not have a fee.
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Account Balance – Your account balance must be paid in full to avoid penalties or service disruptions. Partial payments may still result in late fees.
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Disconnected Service – If your water gets shut off due to non-payment, you must contact the Utility Billing Department directly to get it restored once you’ve paid the past due amount in full online.
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Accepted Payments – The City only accepts credit/debit, e-check or money order payments for reconnecting disconnected services. Personal checks are not accepted.
Enjoy The Convenience of Online Bill Pay
As a long-time user of the City of Fargo’s online bill payment system, I can’t rave about it enough. It takes all the hassle out of paying my utility bills and other charges each month. With payment reminders, recurring autopay, account history, and quick guest payments, they really do make it as easy as possible for residents. I encourage every Fargoan to take advantage of this modern, convenient way to take care of all your payments to the City in one place!
Start or End Utility Service
Complete the Start or End Utility Service Form to begin the request.
Contact the Utility Billing Department with any questions, comments or concerns and staff will be able to assist.
A new Utility Policy has been implemented effective immediately.
• Please carefully review your monthly utility statements. If your statement shows a “Previous Statement Balance”, your account may be subject to disconnection without further notice. • Courtesy notices (yellow cards) will no longer be left at a residence home. Meter Department employees will no longer accept payments. • A payment in full plus a $50 turn on fee will be assessed to restore service once water services have been disconnected for delinquent payment. • The Meter Department hours to reconnect water service are between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday-Friday. • Credit card, debit card, cash or money orders will be the only form of payment accepted for restoring water service that has been disconnected for a delinquent payment. We will no longer accept personal checks to restore services.
Please call our office directly at 701-241-1324, option 3 to speak to a live person if you have questions regarding your utility billing statement.
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FAQ
What is the phone number for the city of Fargo bill payment?
How much is a water bill in Fargo, ND?
How do I pay a utility bill in Fargo ND?
Cash, checks and credit/debit cards are accepted when paying a utility bill for the City of Fargo. Below are methods of payment residents may use. Over the Telephone Automated System (24/7) by calling 701.401.9974. In Person at Fargo City Hall, 225 4th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102. Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m – 4:30 p.m, except legal holidays.
What is the city of Fargo customer payment portal?
Welcome to the customer payment portal for the City of Fargo utility customers. You can now manage your account online, view statements, usage & billing history, sign up for recurring payments, Email Message Alerts, and more!
How much does a city of Fargo residential utility bill cost?
A City of Fargo residential utility bill contains several charges. Below is the rate information for each charge: Water: Water is billed at a base rate (dependent on your water meter size) up to 2,000 gallons, then at a rate of $4.90 for each additional 1,000 gallons. For details, review the current water and sewer rates.
How do I contact the Fargo Water Department?
Over the Telephone Automated System (24/7) by calling 701.401.9974. In Person at Fargo City Hall, 225 4th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102. Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m – 4:30 p.m, except legal holidays. By U.S. Mail, sent to: City of Fargo Water Department, PO Box 1066, Fargo, ND 58107.