Request For Electronic Communication

Request For Electronic Communication

Request for Electronic Communication

GENERAL INFORMATION: Tax Code Section 1.085(a-1) requires a tax official to deliver communications to a property owner or the property owner’s designated representative electronically if requested using this form. The election remains in effect until rescinded, in writing, by the property owner or the designated representative.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS: To request electronic communication, click HERE to be redirected to the Hardin County Appraisal District Taxpayer Portal and create an account. After creating your account, log in to complete the form for electronic communication. Through the Taxpayer Portal, you can also view your property details, access communications from the Appraisal District, and file online appeals.

To receive documents electronically, a Taxpayer Portal account is required by the appraisal district. When a new document is available, a notification is sent to the email address associated with your Taxpayer Portal account. To view a document, log into the Taxpayer Portal. 

Manual Steps to enroll in Electronic Communications

You can also complete the Comptroller form, 50-843 – Request for Electronic Delivery of Communications with a Tax Official, and submit it as an attachment via the Contact Us form or by regular mail.

If you choose to submit Form 50-843, you will receive a letter with the instructions above to enroll online.

A separate form must also be filed with each tax official. Do not submit this completed request to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.