How to Pay Your City of Battle Ground Bill Online

The City of Battle Ground offers fast and convenient online payment options for utility bills, court fees, dog licenses, and parks and recreation rentals Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to pay your Battle Ground bill online

Why You Get a Bill from the City

As a Battle Ground resident, you receive monthly or annual bills from the city for specific services:

• Utility Bill This covers your water sewer stormwater, and garbage collection services. Utility bills are sent monthly.

• Court Fines or Fees: If you get a ticket for a violation like speeding or need to pay court administrative fees, you’ll get a bill from the Battle Ground Municipal Court.

• Dog License: All dogs over 6 months old within Battle Ground city limits must have a current license, which needs renewing annually.

• Parks and Recreation Rentals: If you reserve a park facility or sports field, you’ll be billed for the rental fee.

The city provides online payment options to conveniently pay your bill from home or on your smartphone. Here’s how it works.

Pay Your Utility Bill Online

Your monthly utility bill for water, sewer, stormwater, and garbage services can be paid online through the City of Battle Ground website.

1. Go to cityofbg.org and click on “Online Payment Services” in the top menu bar.

2. Under Utility Bill, click on “Make a Payment”.

3. You’ll be redirected to a secure payment portal. Select “Utility Bill Payment”.

4. Enter your 10-digit utility account number from your paper bill. Click “Add to Cart”.

5. Review the balance and click “Check Out”.

6. You can pay as a guest by entering your billing address information or log into an existing account.

7. Enter your credit/debit card details or bank account info and submit payment.

The online payment will post instantly to your utility account. You’ll receive an email confirmation with your payment details.

Pay Court Fines and Fees Online

For any court fines or administrative fees owed to the Battle Ground Municipal Court, the online payment steps are:

1. Go to cityofbg.org and click “Online Payment Services”.

2. Under Municipal Court Fees/Fines, click “Make a Payment”.

3. Select “Citation Payment” on the portal.

4. Enter your citation number and birthdate. Click “Add to Cart”.

5. Review your balance and click “Check Out”.

6. Pay as a guest or log into your account. Submit payment.

You’ll receive instant email confirmation and your court fees will be marked paid.

Purchase or Renew a Dog License Online

Keeping your dog’s city license up to date is crucial. You can purchase a new license or renew an existing one online.

1. Go to cityofbg.org and click “Online Payment Services”.

2. Under Dog Licensing, click “Make a Payment”.

3. Choose “Dog License” on the payment portal.

4. For a new license, enter your contact information and dog’s name, birthdate, rabies expiration, breed, sex, and spay/neuter status. For renewal, enter your license number and dog’s updated rabies expiration date.

5. Click “Add to Cart” then “Check Out” to pay.

Your dog’s license will be processed and mailed within 10 business days. Renew early to avoid late fees!

Pay Parks and Recreation Rental Fees Online

You can instantly pay for a park facility or sports field rental through the city’s online system.

1. Go to cityofbg.org and click “Online Payment Services”.

2. Under Parks & Recreation / Facility Rentals, click “Make a Payment”.

3. Choose “Parks and Recreation” on the portal.

4. Enter your rental reservation number and click “Add to Cart”.

5. Review fees and click “Check Out”. Submit payment.

Your rental will be confirmed upon successful payment.

Benefits of Online Bill Payment

Paying your Battle Ground bills online has many benefits:

• It’s fast and convenient – make secure payments in minutes anytime, anywhere.

• Payment posts instantly to your account, avoiding late fees or lapses in service.

• Auto-payment options allow you to set and forget recurring bills.

• Paperless billing reduces clutter and saves trees.

• Online portal provides 24/7 access to your billing and payment history.

The City of Battle Ground’s user-friendly online payment system makes managing your municipal bills a breeze. I recommend signing up for an account to access all your accounts in one place. Choose the option that best fits your needs for any city bill or fee.