Make a Payment

In accordance with the Oil and Gas Commission Levy Regulation, the Ministry of Finance invoices oil and gas producers on a monthly basis.

The relationship of production months to billing months is as follows:

Payments of monthly invoices must be made within 15 business days of receiving the invoice. Payments may be made by:

Please note, payments should NOT be sent to the Mineral, Oil and Gas Revenue Branch of the Ministry of Finance.

Late payments may be subject to a penalty of $50 or 5% of the unpaid invoice amount, whichever is greater.

If an invoice remains unpaid within 45 days of receipt, any permit, licence or lease granted under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act may be suspended or cancelled on 60 days notice.

For billing inquiries or transmission problems, please contact Lorraine Rogerson at:

• 250-952-0208
• toll-free: 1-800-667-1182

If you disagree with the amounts noted on an invoice, you can request a review by mail or fax, outlining your reasons for disagreement and providing supporting documentation.

Within 90 days, we will review the invoice, and if we determine you are correct

• we will invoice you for any additional levy owing, or
• credit you on your next invoice for any overpayment

Similarly, if the production volumes used for the invoice are adjusted after the invoice has been sent, we will invoice you for any additional levy owing or credit you on your next invoice for any overpayment.

If you have an outstanding balance or you have received a Notice of Assessment and would like to pay, there are several ways you can pay your overdue OGCL:

• Pay in Person - Government Agents Office
• Pay in Person - Bank, Credit Union or Trust Company
• Pay by Money Order/Bank Drafts/Certified Cheque
• By Post-Dated Cheque

If you have any questions or concerns about your outstanding balance please contact us.

Pay in Person - Government Agents Office

You can pay your bill in person at any Government Agent/B.C. Access Centre (opens a new window) using your bank card, personal cheque, cash or money order. Please note credit cards are not accepted.

Please bring your Notice of Assessment, Statement of Account or legal notice with you.

Pay in Person - Bank, Credit Union or Trust Company

You can pay your outstanding bill at most banks, credit unions, trust companies or automated tellers in B.C.

You must bring your complete Notice of Assessment or Statement of Account with you as your financial institution will need this information in order to process the payment.

Please note a fee for this service may be levied by your financial institution. These fees may vary between financial institutions.

Please be aware that smaller financial institutions may hold payments until a volume or dollar amount has been reached. Please confirm with your financial institution to ensure your payment will be processed by the due date indicated on your notice or bill.

Pay by Money Order/Bank Draft/Certified Cheque

You can pay your bill by money order, bank draft, certified cheque or post-dated cheque.

Please write your account number in the memo area on the front of your cheque, money order or bank draft. You must include your original notice of assessment, Statement of Account or a copy of the legal notice with your payment.

Please make your payment payable to the Minister of Finance and mail to the following address -- please do not mail cash:

Revenue Services of British Columbia
PO BOX 9401 STN PROV GOVT
VICTORIA BC  V8W 9V1

Pay by Post-Dated Cheque

A payment arrangement must be made with the Collection Analyst or Officer looking after your account prior to submitting post-dated cheques.

Please contact the number listed on your Notice of Assessment or legal notice letter, or phone 1 866 361-5050.