Motor Vehicle Payment Options

​The Tax Assessor accepts the following methods of payment:

  • Cash
  • Cashier Check
  • Money Order
  • Travelers Check
  • Personal Check (if the requirements are met)
  • Credit Cards - VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards (a service charge of 2.15% of the total transaction amount applies - minimum $2.00)

Collin County will accept a check at the counter if the following requirements are met:

The current driver's license and pre-printed check information must match the current state vehicle RTS computer information.

  1. Customer must have a current address on the state vehicle record (RTS computer system.) The state computer system allows for three current addresses if applicable - owner, mailing, and vehicle location address.
  2. Customer must have a current valid driver's license with same address as shown on state record.
  3. The check must be pre-printed with the same current address as shown on state record.

If the information does not match (is not current), the registration sticker and/or license plates will be mailed to you, or you should pay in cash.