950 CMR, § 113.13

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 113.13 - Fees and Methods of Payment
(1) The fees for filing and copying documents, the issuance of certificates, and service of process are set forth in 801 CMR 4.00: Rates, issued by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance.
(2) Filing fees, and fees for the copying of documents and the issuance of documents may be paid for by the following methods:
(a) In person: cash, personal or cashier's check, or money order;
(b) By mail: personal or cashier's check, or money order; or
(c) By electronic transmission or facsimile: MasterCard, Visa, electronic funds transfer or debit card.
(3) Personal checks, cashiers checks, and money orders must be payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The drawer must be acceptable to the filing office. Each check must be for an amount equal to the cost of the service and be drawn on a bank acceptable to the filing office.
(4) Payment by MasterCard, Visa or debit card shall be accepted by the filing office for electronic or facsimile transactions. Remitters shall provide the Division with the following information:
(a) The card number;
(b) The expiration date of the card;
(c) The name of the approved card issuer;
(d) The name of the person or entity to whom the card was issued; and
(e) The billing address for the card.
(5) Payment by electronic funds transfer under National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules from remitters who have entered into appropriate NACHA approved arrangements for those transfers, and who authorize the relevant transfer pursuant to 950 CMR 113.00, will be accepted only for facsimile and electronic transmissions.
(6) Payment will not be deemed tendered until the issuer or agent has confirmed to the filing office that payment will be forthcoming.

950 CMR, § 113.13