Frequently Asked Questions

Can other people view my public records?

Like all public records, all property tax information is available to any individual or company that wishes to review it.

Is there a discount for early payment of taxes?

Yes, if you pay your tax bill in full by February 15th you will receive a 5 percent discount. The discount is calculated on your consolidated tax only.

When are real estate tax payments due?

Due dates for taxes in Burleigh County are as follows: Taxes for the 1st installment are due March 1st and are considered late on March 2nd; taxes for the 2nd installment are due October 15th and are considered late on October 16th.

If you mail your payment on time, but the Post Office fails to postmark it by those dates, it will be considered a late payment.

When are mobile home tax payments due?

Due dates for taxes in Burleigh County are as follows: Taxes for the 1st installment are due February 28th and are considered late on March 1st; taxes for the 2nd installment are due June 30th and are considered late on July 1st.

If you mail your payment on time, but the Post Office fails to postmark it by those dates, it will be considered a late payment.

Can I cancel a payment that has already been processed?

Once your payment information is submitted, the transaction is complete and cannot be cancelled.

How can I confirm my transaction has been completed?

If you are paying via the Internet, you will receive a digital receipt once your credit or debit card charge has been authorized and your payment is completed. We recommend that you print the digital receipt for your records as proof of payment.

If you are paying by telephone, you will receive a confirmation number once your credit or debit card charge has been authorized and your payment is completed. We recommend that you write down the confirmation number for your records as proof of payment.

How do I contact my credit or debit card company to make a payment?

To contact your card company regarding a payment, refer to the telephone number printed on the back of your payment card.

How do I make a payment?

You can make a payment online at www.burleighco.com, through our automated Pay by Phone service, at 1-800-272-9829 jurisdiction code 4434, or by mailing a check/money order/cashier's check to Burleigh County Auditor 221 N 5th St Bismarck ND 58501.

There will be a processing fee of 3.45% plus a $.28 service fee by ACI Payments, Inc, with a minimum fee of $1.67 per transaction for credit/debit cards. A $3.62 fee for E-Checks less than or equal to $10,000.00 and a $18.11 fee for greater than $10,000.00.

I received a message that my credit or debit card company did not authorize my payment. Who should I contact?

If your credit or debit card company does not authorize your payment, you should contact your credit or debit card issuer directly using the number on the back of your card.

I submitted my payment information, but I did not receive a confirmation number, did my payment go through?

If you did not receive a confirmation number, please call customer service at 1-800-487-4567, option 5.

What credit or debit cards can I use?

We accept credit card payments over the counter in our office, online or by using 1-800-272-9829 number. The cards that are accepted will be identified when you make your payment.

What do I do with the confirmation number I receive?

If you are paying via the Internet, you will receive a digital receipt once your credit or debit card charge has been authorized and your payment is completed. We recommend that you print your digital receipt for your records as proof of payment.

If you have already mailed a tax return or have filed your form electronically, record the confirmation number and keep it with your tax records. If you are paying a fee to a government or other entity, record the confirmation number and keep it with your records.

What are Burleigh County Office Hours?

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Holiday Observances

All county offices will be closed on the following holidays:

• • • • • New Year's Day
        • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
        • Presidents' Day
        • Good Friday
        • Memorial Day Observance
        • Independence Day
        • Labor Day
        • Veterans' Day Observance
        • Thanksgiving Day
        • Christmas Day