1. (1) For purposes of this rule, “REAL System” means the Office of Financial Regulation’s Regulatory Enforcement and Licensing System, which is accessible through the Office’s website at www.flofr.gov.
2. (2) All forms adopted under paragraphs 69V-559.1012(1)(a) through (1)(d), F.A.C., must be filed electronically with the Office through the REAL system.
3. (3) All fees required to be filed with the Office under rule Chapter 69V-559, F.A.C., must be paid electronically through the REAL System.
4. (4) Any person may request an exemption from the electronic filing requirements of this rule due to a technological or financial hardship by submitting Form OFR-559-FTS-08, Request for Exemption from Electronic Filing Requirements, to: Office of Financial Regulation, Division of Consumer Finance, Bureau of Registration, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0351. The Office of Financial Regulation will provide any person granted an exemption under this subsection with instructions on how to file forms and fees in paper format. Form OFR-559-FTS-08, is incorporated by reference in Rule 69V-559.1012, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 559.952(5), 559.952(8), 559.952(11)(a) FS. Law Implemented 559.952(4)(a), 559.952(5), 559.952(7)(a), 559.952(7)(b), 559.952(8), 559.952(9), 559.952(11)(a) FS. History–New 1-18-21.