With government offices closed due to COVID-19, residents preferring to pay property taxes with cash have been left without many options. NIC is striving to change that. An in-person payment option will be made available by NIC to state governments to make payment easier and more convenient for residents who either prefer to pay with cash or do not have a bank account. Residents will be able to make payments in cash at any CheckFreePay® agent location, which include thousands of retailers, convenience stores, grocery stores and neighborhood bodegas. Many consumers appreciate the convenience and security of paying in person and getting a receipt at the time of payment.