Paying taxes and fees to government agencies can often be a cumbersome process, but with the advent of digital payment methods, things have become more convenient. Echecks, an electronic version of traditional paper checks, are now accepted by many government agencies, allowing for secure, efficient transactions straight from your bank account. Whether you're handling state income taxes, licensing fees, or other governmental payments, understanding which agencies accept echecks can streamline your financial dealings and save you time. This guide will walk you through the agencies that accept echecks and how to make the most of this modern payment option.
Agricultural Marketing Service
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture; it maintains programs in five commodity areas: cotton and tobacco; dairy; fruit and vegetable; livestock and seed; and poultry. AMS accepts eChecks for various agricultural fees and services.
Bureau of the Fiscal Service
Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) manages the Electronic Check Processing (ECP) system, which many federal agencies use to process eCheck.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS serves the public as a trusted partner and steward, dedicated to advancing health equity, expanding coverage, and improving health outcomes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) accepts eChecks for certain payments related to Medicare and Medicaid services.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
A department of motor vehicles (DMV) is a government agency that administers motor vehicle registration and driver licensing. Many state DMVs accept eChecks for vehicle registration, licensing, and other fees.
Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury is the national treasury and finance department of the federal government of the United States, where it serves as an executive department. The department oversees the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the U.S. Mint. Through the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, many federal agencies use the Electronic Check Processing (ECP) system to handle eChecks.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Environmental Protection Agency is an independent agency of the United States government tasked with environmental protection matters. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accepts eChecks for environmental fees and fines.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The Federal Aviation Administration is an operating mode of the U.S. Department of Transportation. FAA accepts eChecks for various aviation-related fees.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government that regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable across the United States. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) accepts eChecks for licensing fees and other regulatory payments.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection. The FTC shares jurisdiction over federal civil antitrust law enforcement with the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accepts eChecks for regulatory fees and fines.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The United States Food and Drug Administration is a federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, etc. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepts eChecks for drug and food safety-related fees.
General Services Administration (GSA)
The General Services Administration is an independent agency of the United States government established in 1949 to help manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies. GSA's mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to government and the American people. GSA accepts eChecks for various government procurement and service fees.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
The Health Resources and Services Administration is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services located in North Bethesda, Maryland. It is the primary federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) accepts eChecks for health-related grants and services.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Internal Revenue Service is the revenue service for the United States federal government, which is responsible for collecting U.S. federal taxes and administering the Internal Revenue Code, the main body of the federal statutory tax law. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accepts eChecks for federal tax payments
Judicial Branch (Federal Courts)
The Judicial Branch (Federal Courts) accepts eChecks for court fees and fines.
Kansas Department of Revenue
The Kansas Department of Revenue is a cabinet-level department of the state government of Kansas. It is headquartered in the state capital of Topeka. The KDOR is responsible for the collection of taxes as well as valuing property, and the wholesale distribution of alcoholic beverages and enforcement of liquor laws. Kansas Department of Revenue accepts eChecks for state tax payments and fees.
Library of Congress
This federal cultural institution is the world's biggest library & features tours, talks & concerts. Library of Congress accepts eChecks for certain services and fees.
Municipal Governments
The Municipal Government is the territorial body in charge of the municipal territory or municipality; it enjoys political, fiscal and administrative autonomy within the limits agreed by the constitution and the decentralization laws of each country. Many local governments in the US accept eChecks for property taxes, utility payments, and other local fees.
National Park Service (NPS)
The National Park Service is an agency of the United States federal government, within the U.S. Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. National Park Service (NPS) accepts eChecks for park fees and permits.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
The United States Office of Personnel Management is an independent agency of the United States government that manages the United States federal civil service. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) accepts eChecks for retirement and benefits payments.
Public Health Service (PHS)
Public Health Service (PHS) accepts eChecks for public health-related fees and services.
Quasi-Governmental Agencies Such as the United States Postal Service
A quasi-governmental agency is a type of organization that is created by the government but operates independently. It is like a mix between a government agency and a private company. These agencies have some government powers, but they also have their own rules and regulations. Some quasi-governmental agencies, like the United States Postal Service (USPS), accept eChecks for various services.
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
The RRB serves US railroad workers and their families, and administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) accepts eChecks for retirement and benefits payments.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two main functions. One is to assign Social Security numbers. The other is to run the Social Security system of the US - a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability and survivor benefits. Social Security Administration (SSA) accepts eChecks for certain payments and fees.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The Transportation Security Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security that has authority over the security of transportation systems within, and connecting to, the United States. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts eChecks for security fees and other payments.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security that administers the country's naturalization and immigration system. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) accepts eChecks for immigration fees and services.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with providing lifelong healthcare services to eligible military Veterans at the 170 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country. Veterans Affairs (VA) accepts eChecks for various veterans’ services and fees.
Water Resources Division (WRD)
The Water Resources Division (WRD) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides reliable, impartial, timely information needed to understand the Nation's water resources. WRD accepts eChecks for water-related fees and permits.
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