Direct Debit Request Form – Sorell Council

The Direct Debit Agreement requested by the Customer for the payment of property rates and will be accepted or rejected at the discretion of Sorell Council.

Council offers direct debit payments weekly & fortnightly deductions on a Thursday, monthly deductions on the 15th of every month and by instalment or paid in full.

Payments are calculated over the whole financial year with NO INTEREST AND PENALTY APPLYING TO THE PROPERTY.

Direct debit will be implemented by Council as soon as practical and will remain in force until cancelled by either party. Your direct debit amount will alter each financial year to cover outstanding rates.

It is the Customer’s responsibility to advise the Council of any changes to the account within 3 working days.

Fees and Charges:  Dishonour fees will be applied to the outstanding balance of rates if you have insufficient funds in your bank account.

It is the Customer’s responsibility to ensure sufficient funds are in the nominated debiting account when the payment is scheduled to be drawn.

Council holds the right to cancel any direct debit agreement after two dishonours.

All customer records and account details will be kept private and confidential to be disclosed only at the request of the Customer or Financial Institution in connection with a claim made to an alleged incorrect or wrongful debit, or to verify that a valid authority exist.

I understand that if I dishonour on my Tasmanian Collection Service direct debit or Council payment arrangement all outstanding arrears are payable upon cancellation or further legal action will be taken.