(a) A check verification entity must complete and submit the registration form prescribed by the banking commissioner, which at a minimum, must include: (1) the full legal name, any assumed name, principal business address, mailing address, business telephone number, facsimile number, and website address of the check verification entity; (2) the full legal name, title, business telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address of the following persons associated with the check verification entity: (A) the person responsible for questions about the registration or renewal process; and (B) the person responsible for compliance with the requirements of §523.052, Business & Commerce Code. (3) a statement that: (A) the registration information is true and correct; and (B) it has business clients in Texas and compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis regarding consumers' check-writing history for those businesses; (4) such other information as the banking commissioner may require, including information confirming that the registering entity is required to register under §35.11 of this title; and (5) a certification by an authorized officer that the information therein is true and correct; and (b) Submit the nonrefundable annual registration fee of $100 with the registration form. |