Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 590-7 - COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS
Subject 590-7-10 - LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS-RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY
Rule 590-7-10-.08 - Expedited Processing

(1) Counter pickups of documents and certificates shall not be allowed unless expedited processing is requested and approved.

(2) Expedited processing of filings and the issuance of certificates will be provided if the applicant provides the Secretary of State a request for expedited processing is accompanied by the payment of charges set forth in the fee schedule published and maintained by the Secretary of State, in addition to the applicable filing or service fee.

(3) For filings submitted to the Division by mail, the expedited processing fee shall be paid by United States Postal Service money order, certified check, or cashier's check. For filings hand-delivered to the Division, the expedited processing fee shall be paid by United States Postal Service money order, certified check, or cashier's check, or by a credit card accepted by the Division. For filings electronically transmitted to the Division, the expedited processing fee shall be paid by a credit card accepted by the Division.

(4) The Secretary of State will provide expedited processing if he or she determines the request to be valid and in proper form. An expedited request will be considered to have been completed when the filing has been accepted or rejected for filing and supporting documentation has been forwarded to the filer. An expedited request for the issuance of certificates will be considered to have been completed when the certificate request is processed or rejected and supporting documentation has been forwarded to the requestor.