Mineral Land Tax must be paid each year by July 2. The amount owing will be stated on your Notice of Assessment, which the administrator will send no later than May 1 each year.

Please send a cheque or money order, made payable to the Minister of Finance, to the following address:

Mineral, Oil and Gas Revenue Branch
Ministry of Small Business and Revenue
PO BOX 9328 STN PROV GOVT
VICTORIA BC  V8W 9N3

As of July 31, unpaid accounts are considered delinquent and interest will apply.

Interest will be applied to delinquent accounts until the full amount has been paid. All interest accrued is considered part of the unpaid tax. Interest Rates are set at the rate prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

As of August 1 of the following year, if the overdue tax remains unpaid, a
$50 penalty will be added and the mineral land becomes subject to forfeiture.

If Mineral Land Tax is overpaid by an owner, the amount will be refunded upon request, less any additional Mineral Land Tax that may have been levied since the 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 Mineral Land Tax:

• 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 see our Frequently Asked Questions or 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 assesment.