Duplicate Payments
Duplicate payments occur when multiple tax payments have been made on the same permanent parcel number. The Treasurer's Office will notify the assessee of record at the time the multiple payment was created.
Often, when refinancing or selling property, a loan or title company, as well as the former mortgage company, will pay the tax. Sometimes individuals will pay the tax upon receiving the tax bill, not realizing that their taxes are escrowed by their mortgage company. These situations will result in a double payment.
A refund can only be obtained by the taxpayer who actually made a payment in error. To initiate the refund process, you must complete an affidavit and return it to this office at 421 N. County Farm Road, P.O. Box 787, Wheaton, IL 60187-0787. The affidavit must be notarized. We also require a legible copy, front and back, of the cancelled check which actually paid the tax. A cash receipt or receipt copy of a cashier's check is also acceptable as proof of payment. If you paid online, we require a copy of the confirmation that payment was released for settlement by your financial institution and a copy of your bank statement showing the debit from your account.
If you did NOT make a payment, please notify your mortgage or loan company so they can determine if they should claim a refund.
If you have any questions about the duplicate payment refund procedure or your situation regarding a duplicate payment, please do not hesitate to call this office at 630-407-5900.
| Duplicate Payment Affidavit |
