Fla. Admin. Code R. 69O-136.051 – Service Warranty Associations

(1) Application for License as a Service Warranty Association
1. (a) An application for a person applying for a license as a service warranty association consists of the following if applicable:
  1. Form OIR-C1-997, “Application for License Service Warranty Association,” incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;
  2. Form OIR-A3-455, “Home or Service Warranty Association Surety Bond,” incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;
  3. Form OIR-C1-144, “Service of Process Consent & Agreement,” incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;
  4. The biographical information package as defined in subsection 69O-136.100(3), F.A.C.; and,
  5. Form OIR-C1-2221, “Management Information Form,” incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.
2. (b) A person applying for a license as a service warranty association shall submit forms listed in paragraph (1)(a) as directed by the Office electronically at floir.gov/iportal.
(2) License Continuance for Service Warranty Association
1. (a) 1. A service warranty association’s license shall continue in force as long as the licensee is in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 634, Part III, F.S.
  2. Failure to submit the application for continuance by March 1 shall result in expiration of the license and will require the filing of a new application for licensure.
2. (b) A licensee seeking to continue operating as a service warranty association shall submit the following:
  1. Form OIR-A3-110, “License Continuance Form Service Warranty Association,” incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C., filed electronically at floir.gov/iportal; and
  2. A fee of $200.00 filed annually in conjunction with the March 1 filing of the annual statement.
3. (c) Any licensee who fails to renew a service warranty association license shall immediately cease and desist from engaging in the service warranty business in the state of Florida. The service warranty association shall honor those service warranty contracts in force until the date of expiration or the date of cancellation and a refund is made to the consumer.
(3) Application for License as a Service Warranty Association Manufacturer or Affiliate.
1. (a) An application for a person applying for a license as a service warranty association manufacturer or affiliate consists of the following:
  1. Form OIR-C1-989, “Application for License Service Warranty Association Manufacturer or Affiliate,” incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;
  2. Form OIR-C1-144, “Service of Process Consent & Agreement,” incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.; and
  3. Form OIR-C1-2221, “Management Information Form,” incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.
2. (b) A person applying for a license as a service warranty association shall submit forms listed in paragraph (3)(a) as directed by the Office electronically at floir.gov/iportal.
(4) License Continuance for Service Warranty Association Manufacturer or Affiliate
1. (a) 1. A service warranty association manufacturer or affiliate’s license shall continue in force as long as licensee is in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 634, part III, F.S.
  2. Failure to submit the application for continuance by March 1 shall result in expiration of the license and will require the filing of a new application for licensure.
2. (b) A licensee seeking to continue operating as a service warranty association manufacturer or affiliate shall submit the following:
  1. Form OIR-A3-955, “License Continuance Form Service Warranty Association Manufacturer or Affiliate,” incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C., filed electronically at floir.gov/iportal; and
  2. A fee of $500.00 filed annually in conjunction with the March 1 filing of the annual statement.
3. (c) Any licensee who fails to renew a service warranty association license shall immediately cease and desist from engaging in the service warranty business in the state of Florida. The service warranty association shall honor those service warranty contracts in force until the date of expiration or the date of cancellation and a refund is made to the consumer.

Rulemaking Authority 634.402 FS. Law Implemented 624.424, 634.407, 634.408, 634.404 FS. History–New 3-28-93, Formerly 4-198.011, Amended 5-25-21, 1-17-24, Formerly 69O-198.011, Amended 3-31-25, Technical Change 4-15-26.