Instructions For Rct-900 - Public Utility Realty Report (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

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PURTA Online Registration Instructions:

Go to the PURTA website at

Follow the links to register.

Select the appropriate category for your user type from the drop-down box.

If you are a county user, select your county name.

If you are a user from a municipality or a school district, first select the name of the county where the municipality or school district is

located, followed by the name of your municipality or school district in the drop down-box that appears.

NOTE: You can use the first letter of your county, municipality, school district or utility name to make selections in the drop-down boxes using

your keypad.

Establishing your User ID and Password:

Enter your name in the format: Last name, First name.

Select and enter your User ID. It must be at least four and no more than 10 characters.

Select and enter your Password. It must be at least four and no more than 10 characters.

Confirm the Password by entering it again.

NOTE: You should select a User ID and Password you will remember. You should secure this information and not share it with anyone, since

actions taken using your User ID are attributable to you.

Click REGISTER to continue and enter your individual registration and contact information.

Completing individual user information:

Enter your EIN, using numbers only. The EIN must be nine characters in length.

Enter your email address. Effective communications between the individuals using the PURTA online system is dependent upon users sup-

plying and maintaining accurate email addresses.

Verify/edit your mailing address. Your mailing address and phone number may be preset from data previously obtained from your LTA by

the department. Make the necessary changes in all your contact information.

Verify/edit your phone number. This field is required for verification purposes to register. Also, enter an extension, if applicable.

Verify/edit your fax number.

Filing the electronic signature and completing your registration:

Click SUBMIT APPLICATION.

You will receive a message that your User ID was successfully added and an Application for Electronic Signature will appear. Printing will

be prompted on your personal computer. Print, sign and date the form.

File the form with the department by faxing the application to 717-783-5432, Attn: PURTA.

Alternatively, you may mail the application to the PA Department of Revenue, PO BOX 280704, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0704. Mailing the

application may delay registration.

The department will review, authenticate your application and establish your access to the PURTA website. Notification of access will be sent

to the email address provided through the registration process.

If you were registered as a user of the PURTA website for the prior PURTA or previous tax year, it is not necessary to register again. You may

log in using your previously established User ID and Password. If you have forgotten your User ID or Password, please call the PURTA Unit at

717-783-6031, or email to purta@pa.gov

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