§ 9-32-3-4 — Payment methods; electronic signatures

(a) The secretary may accept payment of a
correct fee by:
(1) credit card;
(2) debit card;
(3) charge card;
(4) guaranteed electronic check; or
(5) a similar method.
(b) If the fee is paid using a method of payment set forth in
subsection (a), the legal obligation is not finally discharged until the
secretary receives payment or credit from the institution responsible for
making the payment or credit.
(c) The secretary may contract with a bank or credit card vendor for
acceptance of bank or credit cards, or guaranteed electronic checks.
(d) If there is a vendor transaction charge or discount fee, the
secretary or the credit card vendor may collect a fee from the person
using a method of payment set forth in subsection (a). This fee may not
exceed the vendor transaction charge or discount fee. This fee may be
collected regardless of any agreement between the bank and a credit
card vendor or regardless of any internal policy of the credit card
vendor that may prohibit this type of fee.
(e) A signature on a document that is electronically transmitted is
sufficient if the person transmitting the document:
(1) intends to submit the document as evidenced by a symbol
executed or adopted by a party with present intention to
authenticate the filing; and
(2) enters the submitting party's name on the electronic form in a
signature box or other place indicated by the secretary.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.174-2016, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.179-2017, SEC.36.