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Columbia County Tax Collector’s Office
KEEP YOUR TAX CONTACT INFORMATION CURRENT
Address Changes & E-Billing
Update your property tax mailing information and get help with electronic tax notices.
Where to update your information
Changing an email address for electronic notices is a separate request from changing the postal mailing address. Check both when your contact information changes.
Prepare your mailing address request
Use the online request form below or complete the downloadable form. Have the account information available so staff can identify the property.
- Parcel or account number from the tax notice.
- Assessed owner name as shown on the account.
- Complete new mailing address, including unit number and ZIP code.
- Your name, phone number and the request date.
Download address request (PDF)
Mail or deliver the form
Mail the completed form to Columbia County Tax Collector, 135 NE Hernando Ave, Suite 125, Lake City, FL 32055. You may also bring it to the Lake City or Fort White office; check hours before visiting.
For a permanent name or mailing address change, see the Property Appraiser’s forms page and look for DR-535.
After submitting
Keep a copy of your request and confirm the permanent change with the Property Appraiser at 386-758-1083. If a notice is already being prepared, contact the Tax Department about your current bill and delivery information.
Electronic property tax notices
E-billing allows you to receive the annual property tax notice by email instead of a traditional paper bill. Each property tax account must be registered separately.
Find your account
Search using the owner name, address or account number. Confirm that the result matches the property you want to manage.
Open property tax account search
Looking for your account number? See where to find it on the sample property tax bill.
Register and confirm your email
- Open the correct tax account and select Register for E-Billing.
- Complete the registration form. In the verification email, select the link to confirm your registration.
- Look for a second email confirming that enrollment is complete. Repeat these steps for each account you want to enroll.
Get enrollment assistance
For current registration, email-change or cancellation instructions, contact the Tax Department at 386-758-1080. Have the account number and the email address you want to use ready.
Keep the final confirmation email. If either message is missing, check your spam or junk folder and contact the Tax Department if you still need help.
Confirm your enrollment status if you are unsure whether the next notice will arrive by mail or email.
Common questions
Does one request update all my tax accounts?
Identify each parcel or account that needs a mailing-address change. E-billing enrollment is separate for each account. Ask staff to confirm which accounts were included.
What if I moved and have not received a tax bill?
Look up the account or call 386-758-1080 for help. A missing notice does not extend payment deadlines. Check the mailing address and any electronic-notice enrollment.
What if I recently bought or sold the property?
Contact the Property Appraiser about ownership information on the tax roll. A sale after the tax roll was prepared may not appear on the current bill. If you receive a notice for property you sold, contact the Tax Department with the parcel number so staff can help route the notice and confirm the current payment record.
What if my mortgage company pays through escrow?
Your mortgage company should request the tax notice if it pays the bill from escrow. You may receive a copy. Check with your servicer before making a separate payment, and use the account search or call the Tax Department to verify that the payment posted.
Does this update my driver license or vehicle registration?
This request is for property tax mailing information. Use the driver license and registration guides for those separate records and their requirements.
Mailing address request form
Use the existing office form below or the PDF request. Permanent tax-roll changes must be confirmed with the Property Appraiser.
Information reviewed November 8, 2026. Contact the responsible office to confirm changes and enrollment status.
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