15C-16.011. Service Providers; Certification; Requirements  


Effective on Tuesday, December 14, 2010
  • 1(1) The Department shall certify Service Providers who meet minimum requirements as set forth in this rule.

    18(2) Entities requesting approval to become a Certified Service Provider must meet the following requirements prior to being approved by Department:

    39(a) Enter into a contract with the Department.

    47(b) 48Demonstrate to the Department that the Service Provider’s system at a minimum can successfully process the following transactions: original new, original used, and transfers of title and original, transfer and renewal of registrations.

    81(c) Provide a performance bond for $2 million with the Department.

    92(3) The Certified Service Provider shall:

    98(a) Provide support, assistance and training to any EFS agents using their system.

    111(b) Follow installation procedures as set forth by the Department.

    121(c) Maintain all records of electronic fund transfers, inventories and files of transactions for a period of three fiscal years.

    141(d) Maintain all contractual agreements for a period of five fiscal years after completion or termination of the contract.

    160(e) Make all records available for inspection or audit at any time during normal business hours by the Department.

    179(f) Ensure all EFS agent principals or prospective users have had a criminal history check conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and maintain lists of authorized users.

    208(g) Transfer all funds collected in connection with the processing of all registration and title transactions and other approved services via Electronic Funds Transfer to the applicable Tax Collector office within two business days of the date the transaction is electronically submitted to the Tax Collector’s office.

    255(h) Provide at its own expense all equipment necessary to provide an interface between the Certified Service Provider’s server and the Department’s server.

    278Rulemaking Authority 280320.03(10)(a) FS. 282Law Implemented 284320.03(10)(a), 285(b) FS. History–New 12-14-10, Formerly 29015C-18.005.