Electronic Filing System (EFS)

EFS is a system available to Tax Collectors to allow organizations the ability to electronically submit forms and fees to the Tax Collector and the Department. EFS is used primarily by auto dealers and fleet companies to process title and registration transactions at the point of sale. It is a Government/Private Partnership where Tax Collectors supervise the approved organizations and contract with certified service providers who transmit the data between the organizations, tax collectors and Department. The Department provides the interface necessary for the EFS vendors to submit title applications.

EFS has been available in participating counties since 1997. Program standards were established for those counties wishing to participate. Legislation passed in 2009 requires that EFS be available for use in all counties and that it be applied uniformly with no tax collector able to add or detract from the program standards.

Dealers and other organizations wishing to participate should contact one of the certified service providers. There are currently two certified service providers available, CVR and Title Technologies (websites are listed below). The dealer or organization will then sign a contract with the Tax Collector in their county. There are various requirements for an organization to use EFS, including insurance and security requirements.

The Florida Tax Collector Service Corporation oversees the administration of the EFS program. This includes approving and contracting with service providers. All potential EFS service providers who wish to become certified must contact Richard Gardner or Ken van Assenderp at rkgmgt@cfl.rr.com or by regular mail to Florida Tax Collectors Service Corporation, 122 Mariners Drive, Ormond by the Sea, Florida 32176, indicating that they wish to become certified as an EFS provider.

• Florida Tax Collectors
• Florida Tax Collectors Service Corporation
• EFS Florida Users Group

• CVR
• Title Technologies