Author Archives: Michelle B

It’s Civil Forfeiture Season for Dogs

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Michelle B

That time of year is here again—when dog owners who haven’t renewed or licensed their pups from last year may face the Civil Forfeiture process. The RSAs lay out clear guidelines on when each step of the Civil Forfeiture process … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Fiscal Period Close for Those With a July 1st Fiscal Year

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Michelle B

Keep in mind that the Avitar Tax Collect system has a strict fiscal year-end close. This means no transactions can be processed in the new fiscal year until the previous one is officially closed. As we approach the end of … Continue reading →

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First Issue Tax Warrant

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Michelle B

Soon you will receive your first Property Tax Warrant of 2025 (2025P01). Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned Collector, taking the time to review the Warrant Process in advance will help ensure a smoother experience. We’ve put … Continue reading →

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Balancing Over-the-Counter Credit Cards in Clerk

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Michelle B

Many of our towns accept over-the-counter credit cards as a payment type for transactions processed through Avitar Clerk. Some of these towns prefer to separate their deposits into cash and check versus credit card payments. Did you know there is … Continue reading →

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Delinquent Invoice File Requests

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Michelle B

Whether or not you’ve already sent your Delinquent Notices, Real Estate Service companies (such as CoreLogic, Wells Fargo, LERETA, etc.) will soon be requesting that you send delinquent invoice files to them. In line with the theme of reduce, reuse, … Continue reading →

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New Year New Schedule

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Michelle B

Happy New Year! What better way to start the year than with a fresh schedule for Notices: Delinquent, Liening, and Deeding? Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned Collector, this information will be valuable in setting yourself up … Continue reading →

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Saying Good-Bye to 2024

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Michelle B

As we experience a higher volume of calls during this time of year, we’d like to provide additional resources and guidance to those of you with a December 31 Fiscal Year. After completing the entry of payments for the year, … Continue reading →

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2024 Fall Tax Warrant

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Michelle B

You will soon receive your second Property Tax Warrant of 2024 (i.e., 2024P02). Whether you’re new to the position or a seasoned Collector, getting familiar with the Warrant Process in advance will help ensure a smoother experience. We have developed … Continue reading →

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How to Set the Colors for 2026 Decal Inventory

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Michelle B

If you haven’t received your 2026 Decal inventory from the State yet, don’t worry—it’s on its way! Once you have the decals, you might be wondering how to set the decal background color and text color. Here’s a quick guide: … Continue reading →

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Generating & Uploading PDFs to the Tax Kiosk

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Michelle B

For those of you who provide your residents with PDFs of their tax bills online, our online FAQ Generate & Upload PDFs to the Tax Kiosk provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to Generate PDFs, Update the Tax Kiosk, … Continue reading →

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