Sarasota County Tax Collector

The annual Sarasota County Tax Certificate Sale was held online June 1st. While the sale is closed and reconciled, online  payments for 2025 taxes are unavailable. Once the sale is reconciled, the ability to pay will be turned back on. Also at that time, county-held certificates (certificates that were not bought at the sale) will be available to purchase at an interest rate of 18% per year. Check this page updates.

This fall, our office will implement Grant Street Group's tax collection system which has an online application called EscrowExpress® that will be used for the processing of 2026 property tax escrow / bulk payments. 

Beginning September 1, 2026, EscrowExpress is the only manner in which the Sarasota County Tax Collector will accept property tax escrow / bulk payments. To read more about how this change will impact your business with our office, please review this official memo.

Serving Sarasota County Only
Appointments or walk-in service will be provided to Sarasota County residents, businesses, seasonal residents, and those establishing residency only. This change will enable us to more efficiently serve the residents of Sarasota County. If you live outside of Sarasota County, please visit your Tax Collector.

Appointments are recommended for all services and can be scheduled online. Appointments are required for the Road or Written Test, Concealed Weapon License, and any service in the North Port Office.

If you are having trouble making your appointment online or need additional assistance, call 941.861.8300 or email Info@SarasotaTaxCollector.gov.

Do you have a road test appointment soon? We want to make sure you are ready for your test and have all the tools you need to pass! Take a moment to view these helpful videos on certain driving maneuvers you will be required to complete. Thank you to our friends at the Manatee County Tax Collector's Office for creating these helpful videos!