The Secretary of State may designate a depository for receipt of annual registration filings and fees on an annual basis, in accordance with the lockbox criteria developed and administered by the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS). The depository may perform certain ministerial services on behalf of the Secretary of State in order to fulfill the lockbox functions as set forth by DOAS and these Rules. The selected depository shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of State that any goods and services provided the Division under the agreement will be subject to appropriate purchasing procedures and any relevant state laws.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-7-13-.04
O.C.G.A. §§ 14-9-1102 and 14-9-1103.