How to Pay Your Utility Bill Online Using Scgov Net Pay

Paying your utility bills on time each month is an important part of life. Fortunately Sarasota County makes it easy to pay your utilities online using Scgov Net Pay. This online payment system allows you to securely pay your water sewer, trash, and other utility bills 24/7.

In this article, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about using Scgov Net Pay to pay your Sarasota County utility bill online. We’ll cover how to register for an account how to make a payment what payment methods are accepted, and more. By the end, paying your utility bill online will be a breeze.

What Utilities Can I Pay with Scgov Net Pay?

Scgov Net Pay allows you to pay your bill online for the following Sarasota County utilities:

• Water and sewer
• Trash, recycling, and yard waste
• Natural gas
• Street lighting district assessments

So no matter what utilities you receive from the county you can pay your bill conveniently online using this system.

Benefits of Paying Your Bill Online

There are many great reasons to pay your Sarasota County utilities online rather than mailing in a check or paying in person:

• It’s fast and easy – The whole process takes just a few minutes. You can pay on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone anytime day or night.

• Avoid late fees – When you pay online, your payment is processed right away, so you don’t have to worry about postal delays causing a late payment.

• Secure payment – Scgov Net Pay uses industry-standard encryption to keep your personal information safe.

• View payment history – You can log in anytime to view your past bills and payment dates. Useful for budgeting and taxes!

• Auto-pay option – You can set up recurring payments to be made automatically each month. One less thing to remember!

• Receive receipts via email – Payment confirmations are sent to your email for easy record keeping.

Paying online just makes managing your utility bills so much more convenient. Let’s get started!

How to Register for a Scgov Net Pay Account

Registering for an account with Scgov Net Pay only takes a few minutes. Here are the steps:

1. Go to https://www.scgov.net/government/public-utilities/paymentus

2. Click on “Register” under the log in fields.

3. Enter your account number and the full name on your utility account.

4. Create a username and password and enter your contact information. Be sure to use an email you check regularly.

5. Agree to the terms and conditions and click “Register Account”.

6. Check your email for a verification link and click it to complete registration.

Once you’ve verified your email, you’re ready to start paying your bills online! Log in anytime with your new username and password.

If you have multiple Sarasota County utility accounts, you can manage them all from one Scgov Net Pay account. Just add each account number during registration.

How to Make a Payment on Scgov Net Pay

Making a payment through Scgov Net Pay takes less than 5 minutes:

1. Go to https://www.scgov.net/government/public-utilities/paymentus and log in.

2. Click on “Make Payment” and select the utility account you want to pay.

3. Enter the payment amount. You can pay the total balance due or make a partial payment.

4. Select your payment method – you can pay with credit/debit card, checking account, or savings account.

5. Enter your payment details and billing information.

6. Review the details and click “Continue” then “Submit Payment” to complete the transaction.

Once you submit payment, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your payment details. The funds will be instantly deducted from your account. And just like that, your utility bill is paid!

What Payment Methods Can I Use?

Scgov Net Pay offers several secure options for paying your utility bills:

• Credit or debit card – All major cards accepted including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express

• Checking account – Pay directly from your checking account by entering your routing and account numbers

• Savings account – Link your savings account to pay your bill

• Auto-pay – Have payments automatically deducted from your card or bank account each month

When paying by card, the payment processes right away. Bank account payments take 2-3 business days to fully process. There are no fees for any of these payment options.

Can I View My Past Bills and Payment History?

One of the great things about paying online through Scgov Net Pay is that you can log in anytime to view your past utility bills and payment dates. This allows you to:

• Review payment confirmations for records
• Look up details from a previous bill
• Monitor your utility usage over time

To see your history, log in to your Scgov Net Pay account and click on “Payment History”. You’ll see a list of your past bills and payments made. Click on any item to view the full bill and payment confirmation.

This makes it easy to monitor your utility costs, spot payment trends over time, and have all the details you need at tax time. The payment history is available for unlimited, long-term access.

Can I Set Up Automatic Payments?

For maximum convenience, you can enroll in auto-pay through Scgov Net Pay. This automatically deducts your utility payment from the payment method of your choice each month.

To start auto-pay:

1. Log into Scgov Net Pay

2. Go to “My Profile”

3. Click “Auto Pay Accounts”

4. Select your utility account

5. Choose your payment method

6. Pick the date you want payments to be made each month

7. Agree to the terms and save your settings

Going forward, your bill will be paid automatically each month on the date you selected, for peace of mind that your payment is always on time! The funds will be deducted on the due date or within a few days after the bill is issued.

You can cancel or change your auto-pay option at any time through your profile. Just log in and update your settings.

Tips for Using Scgov Net Pay

Here are some handy tips for getting the most out of paying your Sarasota County utilities online:

• Go paperless – For convenience, sign up for paperless billing when you register your account. You’ll get bills via email instead of mail.

• Check balances first – Log in regularly to check your account balance before the due date. This helps avoid surprises on your bill payment.

• Pay early – Schedule payments a few days before the due date to ensure on-time payment and avoid late fees.

• Save payment info – Store your payment details to check out faster next time.

• Enable notifications – Opt in to get email or text alerts when your bill is ready and when payment is confirmed.

• Ask for help – Contact Sarasota County utilities billing at 941-861-6790 if you need assistance with your online account.

Paying your utilities through Scgov Net Pay is secure, fast, and easy. In just a few clicks, you can log in and pay your bill from anywhere, 24/7. So take advantage of the convenience and efficiency of online bill payment today! It makes staying on top of your monthly expenses that much simpler.