Forest Service Bill Payment
Welcome to the Forest Service Bill payment website!
Executive Order (EO) 14247 issued March 25, 2025, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account”, directed government-wide shift to modernizing payment methods from sending and receiving paper checks and currency, to electronic methods of payment.
In accordance with the EO, FS offers the following electronic methods of payment:
FS Bill Payment form is now searchable in Pay.gov.
To find FS Bill Payment form, go to the Pay.gov website and type “FS Bill Payment” in search bar on upper-right corner and click the search icon.
Login is required!
As an improved security feature, FS is requiring login credentials to Pay.gov when making payments using FS Bill Payments form. If you already have Login.gov or ID.me account, please use the existing account to login to Pay.gov. If you do not have Login.gov or ID.me account, FS recommends creating Login.gov account as all Forest Service public facing applications use Login.gov account.
Pay your bill now from Pay.gov.
Bill Processing Time: Please allow 4 business days for payment processing.
NOTICE:
The U.S. Treasury has mandated that the new maximum daily limit for each credit card transaction is $24,999.99. For payments greater than this amount, you must pay with an electronic check or debit card.
Note: To ensure your bill is properly credited, please enter the bill number exactly as it appears on the billing statement. Use all alpha-numeric characters displayed. (Example: BD12345678900)
Payment Instructions for Fedwire and ACH Transfers to the Forest Service
Customers have several options for submitting payments to the Forest Service. If you choose to remit payment through your financial institution using Fedwire or ACH, please follow the instructions below to ensure successful processing.
Confirm Bank Capability
Before initiating a transfer, please verify with your bank that it can process Fedwire or ACH payments to U.S. Treasury. Some banks, particularly foreign or correspondent institutions, may have restrictions or may require additional information. Ensuring compatibility upfront helps prevent delays or rejected payments.
Submitting a Fedwire Payment
If your bank supports Fedwire, please follow the Fedwire Layout Form Example and instructions in the accordion below for required fields.
Beneficiary Financial Institution routing information (Sender Information).
Required agency identifiers (such as the Agency Location Code - ALC).
Beneficiary name (USDA, Forest Service).
Originator-to-Beneficiary information (where you will enter your bill or invoice number).
For reference, the Fedwire Layout Form Example instructions specify the exact ABA routing number, agency account number, and message field requirements.
Submitting an ACH Payment
If your bank supports ACH payments, please follow the ACH Credit instructions provided. See the ACH Layout Form Example accordion below.
When submitting an ACH payment, be sure to include all required company and remittance information so the Forest Service can correctly identify and apply your payment.
Include your Bill/Invoice Number
Whether paying by Fedwire or ACH, it is essential to include your bill or invoice number in the remittance information. This ensures proper and timely posting to your account. For Fedwire, this information should be placed in the Originator-to-Beneficiary section. For ACH, it should be included in the Addenda (CCD) record as supplemental text.
| Field Section | Field Name/Tag | Sample Data to Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | $999.99 | |
| Sender Info | Originator Name | Smokey Bear LLC |
| Originator Account Number | 1234567890 (Your Citibank Account) | |
| Originator Address | 123 MAIN ST, NEW YORK, NY 10001 | |
| Receiving Bank | Receiver ABA Routing Number | 021030004 (Treasury Fedwire Routing) |
| Receiver Bank Name | FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK | |
| Customer Transfer | CTR | |
| Final Beneficiary | Beneficiary Account / ID | ALC: 12401100 (Agency Location Code) |
| Beneficiary Name | USDA, Forest Service | |
| Beneficiary Address | WASHINGTON DC | |
| Payment Memo | Originator-to-Beneficiary Text | Example 18002354987 (bill/Invoice) |
ACH Layout Form Example
| Field Section | Field Name | Sample Data to Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Sender Info | Originator / Company Name | Smokey Bear LLC |
| Citibank Routing Number | 021000089 (Example Citibank ACH Routing) | |
| Citibank Account Number | 1234567890 (Your Funding Account) | |
| Receiving Bank | RDFI Routing Number | 051036706 (Standard Treasury ACH Routing) |
| STANDARD ENTRY CLASS (SEC)* | CCD | |
| TRANSACTION TYPE | 22 | |
| Receiver Bank Name | CREDIT GATEWAY- ACH RECEIVER in St. Paul, Minnesota | |
| Final Beneficiary | Beneficiary Account Number | 12401100(The Agency's 8-digit ALC Code) |
| Beneficiary Name | USDA, Forest Service | |
| ACH Addenda | CCD+ / CTX Remittance Info | Example 18002354987 (bill/Invoice) |
The Addenda Record (CCD+ / CTX): Government agencies use automated systems to clear ACH payments. You must include an "Addenda" record containing your invoice/bill number. If this electronic note is missing, the agency cannot match the payment to your bill, and it will bounce back.