SECTION 5. REGISTRATION

.01 A Provider may register for the Batch Provider or Bulk Provider program if the Provider anticipates making FTDs or FTPs for multiple taxpayers.

.02 The Batch Provider program is recommended for Providers who anticipate submitting 50 or more enrollments. Additional information for Batch Providers is furnished in the Implementation Guide for EFTPS Batch Providers. A copy of this implementation guide may be obtained from EFTPS Customer Service (see section 21 of this revenue procedure).

.03 The Bulk Provider program is recommended for Providers who anticipate making 750 or more FTDs or FTPs on a peak day. Additional information for Bulk Providers is furnished in the Implementation Guide for EFTPS Bulk Providers. A copy of this implementation guide may be obtained from EFTPS Customer Service (see section 21 of this revenue procedure).

.04 A Provider wanting to participate in either the Batch Provider or Bulk Provider program must submit the appropriate registration letter (also referred to as an “Agreement”) in accordance with

the instructions in the EFTPS.gov website. Some Bulk Providers may wish to use the Batch Provider program as a backup. To participate in both programs, a Provider must submit a Batch Provider registration letter and a Bulk Provider registration letter. Blank registration letter(s) may be obtained by contacting the Financial Agent.

.05 A Provider must submit the registration letter to the address designated in the instructions accompanying the registration letter.

.06 If an unregistered entity acquires a registered Provider, a new registration letter must be submitted by the unregistered entity if it wants to participate in either the Batch Provider or Bulk Provider program.

.07 A Provider should notify the Financial Agent if the Provider chooses to withdraw from either the Batch Provider or Bulk Provider program. A Provider that is inactive in the Batch Provider or Bulk Provider program (that is, the Provider has submitted no enrollments, FTDs, or FTPs in that program) for six months or more is treated as having withdrawn from that program. If a Bulk Provider uses the Batch Provider program as a backup, the Provider must submit an FTD or FTP through the Batch Provider program at least once every six months to prevent the Provider from being treated as having withdrawn from the Batch Provider program. If a Provider withdraws (or is treated as having withdrawn) from a program, the Provider must re-register to participate in that program.