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NEW online CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE (CSS)

Enter Online Customer Self-Service


To use Customer Self-Service, you need to register online with your new account number and activation code.

Enter online Customer Self-Service above to get started. Registration instructions are below.


  • Welcome letters with your new account information were mailed out. If you didn't receive a welcome letter, you can find your new account number on your next bill statement.
  • No late fees will be assessed during this introductory period. 
  • Payments made prior to 8 p.m. will post to your account the same business day. Payments after 8 p.m. will post to your account the next business day.

prefer in-person assistance?

Every Saturday in March from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., we will have staff available in person to help with their Customer Self-Service (CSS) registration at the Manatee County Public Library at 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West, Bradenton, FL 34205.

Please bring your welcome letter or your latest billing statement.

Questions?

  • For the quickest answers to common questions, check out the Pay Utility Bill Online Help, with helpful instructions and screenshots.
  • Email us at [email protected]
    • Please note that email responses may take up to 72 hours.
  • You can also call Customer Service at 941-792-8811 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Beware that the Utilities Customer Service Call Center is experiencing high call volumes. 

Registering for Customer Self-Service (CSS)

Once you have received your welcome letter or your next billing statement, visit the Customer Self-Service (CSS) website and click the Sign Up Now button.

Sign up now

  1. Fill out the Registration information
    • First Name: Enter your first name.
    • Last Name: Enter your last name.
    • Password: Enter the password you want to use to log into CSS in the future.
  2. Click Next.
  3. Fill out the Registration information
    • Email Address: Enter the email address you want to use to receive a verification code and register to your account.
      • This request will expire in 3 days if it is not verified.
      • A verified email is required to make payments using CSS.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Fill out the Registration information
    • Verification Code: A 6 digit verification code was sent to the email entered. Enter the 6 digit verification code. if you did not receive an email, check your spam folder or click Resend Verification Code.
  6.  Click Next.
  7. Fill out the Registration information
    • Account ID: Enter your new Utilities Account Number (ex: 100XXXXXXX), found on your welcome letter or billing statement.
    • Activation Code: Enter your unique 8 character activation code from your welcome letter or billing statement (ex: A1B2C3D4).
  8. Click Create Account to complete the registration.
  9. Complete the Account Contact Info section to stay up to date with the latest information on your account.
    • Add Address: Enter your mailing address.
    • Add Phone Number: Enter your phone number.
    • Add Email Address: Enter your email address.

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