Stonington Tax Collector: Pay Taxes, Office Hours & Address
The Stonington Tax Collector handles Town tax payments for real estate, motor vehicles and taxable personal property. You can pay through the Town’s official online tax portal, visit or mail the Tax Collector at Town Hall, or call the office if a delinquent balance is affecting a DMV clearance.
The office is at 152 Elm Street, Stonington, CT 06378 and lists regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Stonington Tax Collector
152 Elm Street
Stonington, CT 06378
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
How to pay Stonington taxes online
The Town links its tax-payment service through the Stonington Tax Collector page and the Town’s “Pay My Bill” page. The online system can be used for Stonington tax bills, while sewer bills use a separate payment route.
Stonington online tax payment fees
The Town’s current “Pay My Bill” page lists different processor charges depending on how you pay. These charges are separate from the underlying tax bill.
| Payment method | Listed fee | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Visa or Mastercard debit | 0.95%, $2.00 minimum | Review the processor total before submitting. |
| E-check under $10,000 | $3.00 flat fee | Confirm the bank information carefully. |
| E-check over $10,000 | $10.00 | Check the final amount displayed by the portal. |
| Credit card | 2.5%, $2.00 minimum | The fee can be significant on a large tax payment. |
Stonington Tax Collector office address and hours
Stonington, CT 06378 Phone: 860-535-5080
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Holiday schedules, emergency closures and temporary Town Hall changes can affect access.
If you are making a time-sensitive trip, check the Town’s Tax Collector page before leaving. This is particularly useful near tax deadlines or around municipal holidays.
When Stonington property taxes are due
The Town’s published collection procedure states that taxes for a fiscal year are based on the prior October 1 Grand List. Regular installments are due on July 1 and January 1, subject to the Town’s rules for bills that are payable in one installment.
First regular tax due date and the due date for bills that must be paid in full in July.
Second regular installment date where a second installment applies.
Supplemental motor-vehicle bills are payable on January 1 under the Town’s collection procedure.
The Town ordinance provides that real-estate tax bills of $100 or less are payable in one installment. Personal-property tax bills of $3,500 or less are also payable in one installment.
What happens when Stonington taxes become delinquent?
The Town states that payments not received by the applicable delinquency date accrue interest at 1.5% per month from the original due date. Connecticut’s statutory interest rate therefore makes waiting to resolve a missed payment potentially expensive.
Under the Town’s published collection procedure, payments are applied to the oldest outstanding tax first.
Delinquent accounts can lead to liens, demands, collection activity or other remedies depending on the tax type.
The Town currently identifies TaxServ Capital Services as its collection agency for delinquent motor-vehicle and personal-property taxes. If you receive a TaxServ notice, use the contact information provided by the Town or the notice and confirm the account before paying.
Stonington tax payments and DMV clearance
The Stonington Tax Collector specifically handles questions involving DMV clearance. Delinquent motor-vehicle taxes can affect Connecticut vehicle-registration transactions.
If you paid a delinquent vehicle bill because a DMV transaction is blocked, contact the Tax Collector at 860-535-5080 if you need to confirm that the payment and clearance process has been completed.
How to look up a Stonington tax bill or payment
The Tax Collector page links directly to the Town’s online tax-bill information system. Use it to check the Stonington account before paying, especially when you have multiple bills or are confirming whether a prior payment has posted.
Handles collection and payment of real-estate, motor-vehicle and personal-property taxes.
Handles assessment questions rather than collection. If the issue concerns the assessed property information rather than payment, you may need the Assessor instead.
This distinction matters: paying the Tax Collector does not change an assessment. Questions about why property is assessed a certain way belong with the Stonington Assessment Department, while balance, receipt and collection questions belong with the Tax Collector.
Paying by mail or at the Tax Collector office
The Town’s Tax Collector guidance allows taxpayers to send or bring payments to the Tax Collector’s office. Checks should be payable to Stonington Tax Collector.
152 Elm Street
Stonington, CT 06378
If you need a mailed receipt, the Town FAQ instructs taxpayers to include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Keep a copy of your payment details for your own records.
Stonington Tax Collector FAQ
What is the Stonington Tax Collector phone number?
The Tax Collector’s published phone number is 860-535-5080.
Where is the Stonington Tax Collector office?
The office is at 152 Elm Street, Stonington, Connecticut 06378.
What are the Stonington Tax Collector office hours?
The Town currently lists Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check the Town website for holiday or temporary closure notices before a time-sensitive visit.
Can I pay Stonington property taxes online?
Yes. The Town links to its online Stonington tax-payment and tax-bill information system. Online payment processor fees depend on the payment method.
What fees apply when paying Stonington taxes online?
The Town’s current payment page lists a 0.95% Visa/Mastercard debit fee with a $2 minimum, a $3 e-check fee below $10,000, a $10 e-check fee above $10,000, and a 2.5% credit-card fee with a $2 minimum. Verify the checkout amount because processor fees can change.
What if I did not receive my Stonington tax bill?
Do not assume the tax is cancelled. The Town states that failure to receive the bill does not invalidate the tax or interest. Search the tax account online or call the Tax Collector.
Who do I call about a DMV clearance after paying vehicle taxes?
Contact the Stonington Tax Collector at 860-535-5080. The department specifically lists DMV clearance among the matters it handles.
Verify Stonington tax information
Office contact details, staff, tax services and tax-bill links.
Town Tax Collector pageCurrent online payment routes and listed convenience fees.
Town payment pageDue dates, delinquency rules, interest and collection procedure.
Collection procedurePayment methods, missing bills, receipts and delinquent-account guidance.
Tax Collector FAQ
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