Do they take checks as payment.

I believe so, but ask to verify.

Yes az banks no out of town checks

Yes, you need a state issued valid ID so if you're going there for a replacement ID you can't write them a check. They also verify funds real time so if you don't have money in your account don't try writing him a check or they're going to hit you with a fee for a bad check on the spot

Yes, howevere: Checks must be from an Arizona bank, have an imprinted name and physical in-state address (no post office boxes) of the customer. Make checks payable to Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). No third party checks, please. A valid driver’s license, other official photo identification or a bank guarantee card is required when paying by check.