What are the different ways that I can pay my bill?

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You may pay your real estate taxes: 1. at the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office located in the Historic Courthouse, first floor; 2. by mail to (NOTE NEW ADDRESS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010)1 Courthouse Square, Room 101, Hillsboro, IL 62049; 3. by depositing in a slot located at the front door of the Montgomery County Courthouse at 120 North Main, Hillsboro, IL 62049. Methods of payment are check, cashier’s check, money order, credit card, or cash. Do not mail cash. Failure of the bank to accept your check will void payment of your taxes. A credit card payment system (E-Pay) is now offered by the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office through the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. This system will allow you to pay your real estate taxes: A. Over the counter in the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office. Credit Cards accepted over the counter are Discover and MasterCard; B. Over the internet by accessing the following web addresses: 1. At www.montgomeryco.com and clicking on EPAY and follow instructions; 2. At www.illinoisepay.com, enter Montgomery County in SEARCH FOR GOVERNMENT UNIT. Click on Montgomery County Treasurer and follow the instructions. Credit Cards accepted online are MasterCard, Discover and American Express. C. By telephone 1-877-ILL-EPAY (877-455-3729). Credit Cards accepted over the telephone are MasterCard, Discover and American Express; D. To use the E-Pay system you will need from your tax bill(s): 1. The Permanent Parcel Number; 2. The First Installment amount due, or the Second Installment amount due, or the Total Amount Due, from each tax bill. There is a convenience fee charged for using the E-Pay system. The fee is not charged or collected by the Montgomery County Treasurer. >> Pay Your Bill On-line With E-Pay