BOE-555-LJ (BACK) REV. 2 (1-12)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCAL JURISDICTIONS FOR
COMPLETING THE EFT AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FORM
GENERAL
Read this agreement carefully, and if you have questions call 916-324-1386.
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Please type or print clearly.
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Check one action box and one tax program box. Your jurisdiction’s tax program can be found on the title line of the
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remittance advice received from the State Controller’s Office.
Complete all information blocks.
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SECTION I
Your jurisdiction’s tax area code can be found on the remittance advice immediately above the word “Payee.”
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A contact person and telephone number are required to process your authorization agreement.
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SECTION II
The “Transit Routing Number” (nine digits) typically can be found in the bottom left-hand corner of your check.
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Please indicate the type of account. (Checking or Savings)
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Be sure to include a voided check or bank confirmation with your authorization agreement.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Changing EFT Bank Account
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT CLOSE YOUR OLD ACCOUNT UNTIL THE FIRST EFT PAYMENT IS DEPOSITED
INTO THE NEWLY DESIGNATED ACCOUNT.
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This agreement will remain in effect until the BOE is notified in writing that you wish to redesignate your account
and/or your financial institution, or that you wish to cancel EFT service.
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To redesignate, please submit a new EFT Authorization Agreement for Local Jurisdictions. Be sure to check the
correct action box on the front of the form, and provide the correct new information.
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The first deposit into a new account should be made within 60 days from the BOE’s receipt of the completed
EFT Authorization Agreement.
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In the interim between the closing of the old account and opening of the new account, you may receive a
warrant via U.S. Mail.
Canceling EFT Service
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To cancel EFT service, submit a new EFT Authorization Agreement for Local Jurisdictions, and check the
“CANCEL EFT” box. Be sure to complete all information blocks.
EFT Direct Deposit Posting Dates
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• Funds will be deposited on the “Warrant Issue Date” as shown on the BOE’s Allocation Calendar. Calendars
can be found in Publication 28, Tax Information for City and County Officials, downloaded from the BOE’s
website at (see exhibits), or requested from the Local Revenue Allocation Unit
at 916-324-3000.
• Most financial institutions post funds to accounts at the beginning of the bank business day; however, you
should confirm your particular bank’s practice to determine when funds will be available.