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You must register as a Tax Collector with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)  \na. To register, please go to: [https://apps.dced.pa.gov/local-government](https://apps.dced.pa.gov/local-government)services/TaxCollectorInfo.aspx  \nb. Click on Tax Collector Registration  \nc. It will ask you for an access code. The access code is: A$tps3B4  \nd. Fill out the required information and submit. Your assigned Tax Collector ID\\# will be displayed on the webpage, and you will also receive an email containing your Tax Collector ID\\# . (Please make sure you keep a record of your Tax Collector ID\\#, as you will need it to access your profile and to report your continuing education credits. )  \n2. Read through DCED’s Tax Collector’s Manual  \n[https://dced.pa.gov/download/tax-collectors-manual/?wpdmdl=56412](https://dced.pa.gov/download/tax-collectors-manual/?wpdmdl=56412)  \n3. To become a Qualified Tax Collector, you must pass the Tax Collector Basic Qualification Exam  \na. You may take the class and exam at [https://www.patraininghub.org/](https://www.patraininghub.org/)  \n[b. You will first have to register for the site](b. You will first have to register for the site)  \nc. Once you are registered, scroll over the Training Information tab at top of the page and click on Act 48 Municipal Tax Collector  \nd. Then click on Act 48 Tax Collector Qualification Exam  \ne. You will need to add the exam to your cart and pay for the exam (This may be areimbursable expense, but you will need to work this out with your municipality)  \nf. Once you have completed the course, print off 2 copies of your certificate-keep one foryour records and provide one to the secretary/clerk of your municipality.  \n4. Other Resources  \na. Pennsylvania State Tax Collector Association: [http://www.pstca.org/](http://www.pstca.org/)  \n[b. Several counties throughout the state also have county tax collector associations](b. Several counties throughout the state also have county tax collector associations)  \n[c. Local Tax Collection Law:](c. Local Tax Collection Law:)  \n[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1945/0/0394..PDF](https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1945/0/0394..PDF)  \n[d. Appointment of a Deputy Tax Collector Form:](d. Appointment of a Deputy Tax Collector Form:)  \n[https://dced.pa.gov/download/appointment-of-a-deputy-tax-collector-form-dced-clgs-](https://dced.pa.gov/download/appointment-of-a-deputy-tax-collector-form-dced-clgs-)  \n[05b/?wpdmdl=56747](05b/?wpdmdl=56747)  \ne. Tax Collector’s Monthly Reporting Form With Formulas And Instructions:  \n[https://dced.pa.gov/download/pa-tax-form-with-formulas-with-instructions/](https://dced.pa.gov/download/pa-tax-form-with-formulas-with-instructions/)  \n5. Continuing Education Credits: Act 48 2015 (For Elected Tax Collector Only)  \nElected Tax Collector are legislatively required to report two credits of continuing education to DCED within the first 3 years of an election cycle.  \nContinuing Education Credit Reporting  \nReport your continuing education credits at the following website:  \n[https://apps.dced.pa.gov/local-government-services/TaxCollectorInfo.aspx](https://apps.dced.pa.gov/local-government-services/TaxCollectorInfo.aspx)  \n[Click](Click Tax Collector Continuing Education Reporting and enter your tax collector ID#.)[ Tax Collector Continuing Education Reporting](Click Tax Collector Continuing Education Reporting and enter your tax collector ID#.)[ and enter your tax collector ID\\#.](Click Tax Collector Continuing Education Reporting and enter your tax collector ID#.)  \nUnder the Select Continuing Education Course Information section, you may select the course you attended from the dropdown. This will automatically insert the Course Subject Area, Course Length, and Course Date.  \nIf you do not see the course you attended, you may choose one of the “Other” options listed at the top of the dropdown. ","cbCaicwjo1JO4T9w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicwjo1JO4T9w","pdf",220294,"English","# Registration and qualification exam instructions\n## Tax collector registration with DCED\n## Manual and basic qualification exam\n## Other resources\n## Continuing education credits and credit reporting","[{\"question\":\"How do I register as a Tax Collector with the Pennsylvania DCED?\",\"answer\":\"Register on the DCED local-government services website by selecting Tax Collector Registration, entering the provided access code, completing required information, and submitting. 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