The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Storage Tank Facility Registration Form, DEP Form 62-761.900(2), is the single registration document that every owner of a regulated aboveground storage tank (AST) in Florida must file with FDEP or a county-delegated local program before placing the tank in service. The current revision date printed on the form is October 2019, and using an older version is the fastest way to get your registration kicked back.
Filing this form is what turns your tank from an unregulated hazard into a legally registered facility under Chapter 62-762, F.A.C. and Chapter 376, Florida Statutes. FDEP’s Storage Tank Compliance Section reports that Florida has more than 24,000 regulated storage tank facilities and roughly 90,000 individual tanks under registration, and inspectors issue thousands of warning letters each year for missing or stale registrations.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 📋 What the registration form is, who must file it, and the 30-day pre-installation deadline
- 🛢️ How to fill out every box, line, and signature field on Form 62-761.900(2) without triggering a rejection
- 🏢 How owners, operators, gas stations, marinas, trucking yards, hospitals, and farms each complete the form differently
- 💵 The current per-tank annual registration fee, payment methods, and penalty exposure for late or wrong filings
- 🗺️ How to file through FDEP’s online portal, by mail, or through one of Florida’s 16 county-delegated local programs
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
The Storage Tank Facility Registration Form is FDEP’s master inventory document. It tells the state exactly where every regulated tank sits, what is inside it, who owns it, who runs it, and how it is built. The same form covers both aboveground storage tank systems regulated under Chapter 62-762, F.A.C. and underground storage tank systems regulated under Chapter 62-761, F.A.C., so you will see fields that apply to both.
You must file this form if you own a stationary AST in Florida that stores a regulated substance and meets the size threshold. For aboveground tanks, the threshold is 550 gallons or larger if it stores petroleum products, pollutants, hazardous substances, vehicular fuel, used oil, or similar regulated liquids covered by Section 376.303, F.S.. Tanks under 550 gallons, heating oil tanks for on-site consumption, and certain farm or residential tanks are exempt, but the burden is on you to prove the exemption.
The “owner” listed on the form is the legal entity that owns the tank, not always the entity that owns the land. The “operator” is the person or company in day-to-day control of the tank. Mixing these up is one of the most common reasons FDEP sends a registration back. Carlos owns a fuel depot in Lakeland through Carlos Diesel Holdings LLC, but the tanks are run day to day by Polk Fuel Services Inc.; on the form, Carlos Diesel Holdings LLC goes in the Owner block and Polk Fuel Services Inc. goes in the Operator block.
The form is required before installation, within 30 days of any ownership change, and any time tank status changes (new tank, closure, upgrade, substance change). Filing late exposes you to civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violation under Section 403.121, F.S., and FDEP routinely assesses settlement penalties in the DEP Settlement Guidelines for Civil and Administrative Penalties.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gather every piece of paperwork before you open the form. Stopping mid-form to hunt for a tank serial number is how mistakes happen. Each item below has a specific role, and missing any one can stall your registration.
- DEP Facility ID number (if existing). This is the unique 7- or 9-digit ID assigned to your facility. Without it, FDEP cannot link your update to the right record. New facilities will leave it blank and FDEP will assign one.
- Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and FDEP Owner ID. These tie the tank to a legal entity. Wrong FEINs trigger cross-checks that delay processing for weeks.
- Tank manufacturer, model, serial number, and capacity in gallons. These come from the tank’s data plate or the manufacturer’s certificate. Without them, FDEP cannot verify construction standards.
- Installation date for each tank. The exact date determines which version of the technical rule applies, which changes your secondary containment and overfill requirements.
- Substance Stored (CERCLA/DEP code). You must use the FDEP substance codes from the form instructions, not your own product names.
- Tank construction details. Single-wall, double-wall, dike, vault, or field-erected — and the materials of construction. These drive your monitoring and inspection schedule.
- Site map or facility diagram. A simple sketch showing tank placement relative to property lines and waterways. FDEP uses it to verify setback compliance.
- Proof of financial responsibility. Required under Rule 62-761.420, F.A.C., usually a Certificate of Insurance with pollution liability coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence.
- Registration fee payment. Annual fees under Section 376.303(1)(d), F.S. currently run $100 per tank with a per-facility cap.
- Owner and operator contact details. Name, mailing address, phone, and email for the people FDEP will contact during inspections or spills.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The official current version of Form 62-761.900(2) lives on the FDEP Storage Tanks Forms page. Always download the form fresh from the FDEP page rather than reusing an old PDF, because field numbering and the substance code table change between revisions. The form is a fillable PDF, so you can type entries directly into the boxes and save the file before printing or uploading.
You can also pick up a paper copy at any FDEP district office or at one of the 16 county-delegated local programs. Counties such as Broward, Hillsborough (through the Hillsborough Environmental Protection Commission), Miami-Dade (through DERM), Pinellas, Palm Beach, Sarasota, Orange, and Volusia run their own storage tank programs under contract with FDEP, and they may have county-specific cover sheets stapled to the state form.
Filers using FDEP’s electronic platform can register through the DEP Business Portal, which is the agency’s online filing system for storage tank registrations, fees, and compliance documents. Account creation requires a verified email, your FEIN, and a one-time identity check; once approved you can register tanks, pay fees, and upload supporting documents in a single session.
If you are filing on behalf of multiple facilities (a chain of gas stations or a fleet operator), use the batch upload template linked from the portal’s storage tank dashboard. The batch tool uses the same field names as the paper form, so the field-by-field instructions below apply identically.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form 62-761.900(2) Line by Line
The form is organized into a header block, a facility block, a tank block (repeated for each tank), an owner block, an operator block, and a signature block. Work through each block in the order printed on the form. Skipping ahead and back is how serial numbers get swapped and ownership gets crossed.
Header: Form Revision Date and Reason for Submittal
The top of the form asks you to check the reason for submittal: New Registration, Update, Change of Ownership, Tank Closure, or Re-Registration. Check exactly one box that matches your filing reason, and write the effective date in MM/DD/YYYY format directly to the right.
How to answer it: pick the single box that fits your action. If you are installing a brand-new tank at a brand-new site, check New Registration. If you bought an existing facility, check Change of Ownership. Aisha bought a Tampa gas station from a retiring owner on March 14, 2026, so she checks Change of Ownership and writes 03/14/2026.
The most common nuance is when you do two things at once — for example, buying a facility and adding a tank. In that case, file two forms: one Change of Ownership and one Update with the new tank. FDEP will reject a single form that tries to do both.
The most common mistake on this field is checking Update when the legal owner actually changed. The consequence is that FDEP keeps billing the prior owner, your insurance does not match the registration, and a future inspection will flag the mismatch. A common misconception is that buying the LLC that owns the tank avoids a Change of Ownership filing; FDEP treats any change in FEIN as a change of ownership.
Facility Section: DEP Facility ID Number
This is the unique number FDEP uses to track your site. It usually looks like 8623456 or 09/8623456. New facilities leave the field blank and FDEP assigns a number after first registration.
How to answer it: copy the number exactly from your last invoice or inspection report. Do not guess. Marcus runs a trucking yard in Ocala that already has a Facility ID of 4291077, so he writes 4291077 in the Facility ID box.
A nuance: facilities with both AST and UST systems share one Facility ID. Do not request a second number for the AST side. The most common mistake is transposing two digits, which routes your filing to a stranger’s facility and triggers a billing dispute. The misconception that trips people up is thinking the Facility ID changes when ownership changes — it does not.
Facility Section: Facility Name and Physical Address
Enter the operating name of the site (often the gas station brand or the trucking yard name) and the street address where the tanks physically sit. Do not enter the corporate mailing address here; that goes in the Owner block.
How to answer it: write the public-facing name (e.g., Pine Ridge Marina) and the 911 street address with city, county, and ZIP. Janet, who runs Pine Ridge Marina on Lake Tohopekaliga, writes Pine Ridge Marina, 2200 Lakeshore Drive, Kissimmee, Osceola County, FL 34744.
The nuance is rural sites without a 911 address; in that case, write the closest cross-streets and latitude/longitude in decimal degrees to at least four places. The common mistake is using a P.O. Box, which FDEP will reject because inspectors cannot drive to a P.O. Box. The misconception is that the facility name has to match the corporate name; it does not.
Facility Section: Latitude and Longitude
FDEP requires decimal degrees to four decimal places. Use the coordinates of the center of the tank field, not the office building. You can pull these from any GPS app or from the property’s GIS record on the county appraiser’s site.
How to answer it: write 28.5383 and -81.3792 style entries. Carlos’s Lakeland depot sits at 28.0395, -81.9498, so those numbers go in the boxes.
The nuance is sites where tanks are spread out — in that case, list the centroid of the tank cluster. The common mistake is dropping the negative sign on longitude, which puts your facility in the Indian Ocean and gets the registration kicked back. The misconception that a street address is enough is wrong; FDEP’s GIS system needs decimal coordinates to map the facility.
Facility Section: Number of Tanks at Facility
Enter the total count of regulated tanks at the facility, including both AST and UST. This is a count, not a capacity.
How to answer it: count every regulated tank, even out-of-service ones not yet officially closed. Marcus has three diesel ASTs and one used-oil AST, so he writes 4.
The nuance is tanks that are temporarily out of service but not yet closed under Rule 62-762.801, F.A.C.; count them. The common mistake is forgetting compartments — a multi-compartment tank counts as multiple tanks if compartments hold different products. The misconception that only “active” tanks count is wrong and leads to underbilling, which FDEP will catch and back-bill.
Tank Section: Tank Identification Number
Each tank gets its own tank ID, usually starting at 1 for the oldest tank and incrementing. Once assigned, a tank ID never changes for the life of the tank.
How to answer it: keep the existing IDs from prior registrations; only assign new numbers to genuinely new tanks. Aisha’s gas station already has tanks numbered 1, 2, 3; her new AST gets 4.
The nuance is replacing a tank in the same location — the new tank gets a new ID, and the old one is closed under its old ID. The common mistake is reusing the old ID for the new tank, which destroys the closure history. The misconception is that tank IDs are arbitrary; in fact, FDEP uses them to chain inspection history, and reusing them corrupts the record.
Tank Section: Tank Capacity
Enter the nominal capacity in gallons as listed on the tank’s data plate. Round to the nearest whole gallon.
How to answer it: pull the number directly from the manufacturer’s plate. 10,000 for a standard fleet diesel AST. Marcus’s three diesel tanks are each 10,000 gallons; the used-oil AST is 550.
The nuance is field-erected tanks, where the as-built drawings, not a plate, give the capacity. The common mistake is entering working capacity instead of nominal capacity, which causes a fee mismatch. The misconception that two compartments mean one capacity is wrong; list each compartment separately if they hold different products.
Tank Section: Tank Status (Code)
Use the FDEP tank status codes: A for in service, B for temporarily out of service, C for closed in place, D for removed, E for change of service. Status drives both fees and inspection scheduling.
How to answer it: pick the single letter that matches today’s reality. Janet’s marina AST is in active service, so she writes A.
The nuance is a tank that finished closure last week — it should be coded C or D and accompanied by the closure assessment report under Rule 62-762.801, F.A.C.. The common mistake is leaving an unused tank coded A, which keeps you on the hook for full fees and inspections. The misconception that “out of service” exempts you from registration is wrong; you still file, just with code B.
Tank Section: Substance Stored (DEP Substance Code)
Use the FDEP substance code, not the trade name. 0001 is gasoline, 0002 is diesel, 0010 is used oil, 0080 is jet-A. The full table is in the form instructions.
How to answer it: cross-reference the product against the code list. Carlos stores ultra-low-sulfur diesel in all three tanks, so he writes 0002 three times.
The nuance is biofuel blends — B20 takes a different code than straight diesel. The common mistake is writing the brand name, which FDEP’s data system cannot parse and rejects. The misconception that “fuel oil” and “diesel” are the same is wrong; they have separate codes and separate cleanup standards.
Tank Section: Tank Construction Type
Identify whether the tank is single-wall, double-wall, single-wall with dike, single-wall with vault, or field-erected with secondary containment. Construction type determines monitoring obligations under Rule 62-762.500, F.A.C..
How to answer it: match the tank to one of the printed options. Marcus’s three diesel ASTs are double-wall steel, so he checks that box for each.
The nuance is a single-wall tank inside an earthen dike — that is a distinct construction type with its own inspection rules. The common mistake is calling a dike “secondary containment” without describing the dike volume; FDEP wants the dike capacity in gallons. The misconception that double-wall removes the need for release detection is wrong; you still need interstitial monitoring.
Tank Section: Installation Date
Enter the date the tank was first placed in service in MM/DD/YYYY format. The installation date pegs the tank to a regulatory era and dictates which technical standards apply.
How to answer it: pull the date from the installer’s certificate, the contractor invoice, or prior FDEP records. Aisha’s new AST went in on 02/12/2026.
The nuance is upgraded tanks, where you keep the original installation date and document the upgrade separately. The common mistake is using the purchase date instead of the in-service date; FDEP cares about when product first entered the tank. The misconception that older tanks are grandfathered out of secondary containment is wrong; existing ASTs had hard upgrade deadlines under Rule 62-762.401, F.A.C..
Tank Section: Piping and Dispenser Information
Describe the piping type (single-wall, double-wall, suction, pressurized) and the number of dispensers served by each tank. Piping is regulated as part of the tank system, not separately.
How to answer it: write double-wall pressurized with 2 dispensers for a typical retail setup. Aisha’s new AST feeds 2 dispensers through double-wall pressurized piping.
The nuance is gravity-fed setups at marinas and fleet yards, which use suction piping with a check valve at the tank. The common mistake is leaving piping blank for ASTs because “it’s aboveground”; ASTs still have piping subject to leak detection. The misconception that piping under 10 feet long is exempt is wrong; FDEP regulates integral piping regardless of length.
Owner Section: Legal Owner Name, FEIN, and Address
Enter the legal entity that owns the tank. This is the entity FDEP will bill, sue, and hold liable for discharges.
How to answer it: write the exact entity name as registered with the Florida Division of Corporations, the FEIN, and the corporate mailing address. Carlos writes Carlos Diesel Holdings LLC, FEIN 87-1234567, 1500 Industrial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805.
The nuance is owners whose corporate mail goes to a CPA or registered agent — FDEP wants the operating mailing address, not the agent’s. The common mistake is listing the operator here, which makes the operator legally liable. The misconception that a d/b/a is acceptable is wrong; FDEP requires the registered legal name.
Operator Section: Operator Name, Phone, and Email
Enter the entity or person in day-to-day control of the tank — the one running deliveries, monitoring leaks, and responding first to a spill.
How to answer it: list the operating company, the operations manager’s direct phone, and a monitored email address. Janet writes Pine Ridge Marina LLC, (407) 555-0181, ops@pineridge.example.
The nuance is small owner-operated sites where owner and operator are the same — write the same name in both blocks rather than leaving the operator blank. The common mistake is putting a personal cell that the manager does not answer during the day; FDEP inspectors will call this number first during an emergency. The misconception that operator info is optional for owner-operated sites is wrong; both blocks must be filled.
Financial Responsibility Section
Indicate the financial responsibility mechanism (insurance, self-insurance, surety bond, letter of credit, FDEP financial test) and attach proof. Required under Rule 62-761.420, F.A.C..
How to answer it: check the insurance box and attach the Certificate of Insurance showing pollution legal liability of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. Marcus checks Insurance and attaches a COI from his commercial carrier.
The nuance is municipal owners and large self-insured corporations that can use the financial test under 40 CFR 280.95 by reference. The common mistake is attaching a general liability policy without the pollution endorsement. The misconception that homeowner’s or farm liability insurance covers tank pollution is wrong; you need a dedicated pollution policy.
Signature Block: Owner Certification
The owner (or an authorized officer) signs and dates the bottom of the form, certifying that the information is true and complete under penalty of Section 837.06, F.S..
How to answer it: print the signer’s name, title, signature, and date in MM/DD/YYYY format. Aisha, the LLC’s managing member, prints Aisha Patel, Managing Member, signs, and dates 03/14/2026.
The nuance is corporations where only specific officers can sign — make sure the signer’s title is one authorized in the corporate resolution on file. The common mistake is letting the contractor sign for the owner; FDEP rejects contractor signatures. The misconception that a digital signature is unacceptable is wrong; FDEP accepts e-signatures through the Business Portal.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Scenario 1: Aisha — New AST at a Tampa Gas Station
Aisha bought a small gas station and is adding a 2,000-gallon double-wall diesel AST to serve a new commercial pump.
| Form Section | What Aisha Enters |
|---|---|
| Reason for Submittal | Update – New Tank Added, 03/14/2026 |
| Facility Name and Address | Aisha’s Fuel Stop, 415 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL 33609 |
| DEP Facility ID | 8612301 |
| Latitude / Longitude | 27.9506, -82.4572 |
| Tank ID | 4 |
| Tank Capacity | 2,000 |
| Substance Code | 0002 (diesel) |
| Construction Type | Double-wall steel |
| Installation Date | 02/12/2026 |
| Owner / Operator | Aisha Patel Holdings LLC (both) |
| Financial Responsibility | Insurance – COI attached, $1M / $2M |
| Signature | Aisha Patel, Managing Member, 03/14/2026 |
Scenario 2: Marcus — Trucking Yard with Multiple Diesel ASTs
Marcus operates a regional trucking depot in Ocala with three 10,000-gallon double-wall diesel ASTs and one 550-gallon used-oil AST.
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| Reason for Submittal | Re-Registration, 01/05/2026 |
| Facility Name and Address | Marcus Freight Terminal, 8800 NW 27th Ave, Ocala, Marion County, FL 34475 |
| DEP Facility ID | 4291077 |
| Number of Tanks | 4 |
| Tank IDs | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Capacities | 10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 / 550 |
| Substance Codes | 0002 / 0002 / 0002 / 0010 |
| Construction | Double-wall steel (all four) |
| Owner | Marcus Freight Holdings Inc., FEIN 84-7654321 |
| Operator | Marcus Freight Terminal, (352) 555-0144 |
| Financial Responsibility | Insurance – $5M pollution policy attached |
Scenario 3: Janet — Marina with Change of Ownership
Janet bought Pine Ridge Marina on Lake Tohopekaliga and inherited one 1,000-gallon gasoline AST and one 550-gallon used-oil AST.
| Form Section | What Janet Enters |
|---|---|
| Reason for Submittal | Change of Ownership, 04/01/2026 |
| Facility Name and Address | Pine Ridge Marina, 2200 Lakeshore Dr, Kissimmee, Osceola County, FL 34744 |
| DEP Facility ID | 4912045 (kept from prior owner) |
| Latitude / Longitude | 28.2236, -81.4078 |
| Tank IDs | 1, 2 (kept from prior owner) |
| Capacities | 1,000 / 550 |
| Substance Codes | 0001 (gasoline) / 0010 (used oil) |
| Construction | Single-wall with dike (1) / Double-wall (2) |
| Owner | Pine Ridge Marina LLC, FEIN 88-9988776 |
| Financial Responsibility | Insurance – COI attached |
| Signature | Janet Reyes, Managing Member, 04/01/2026 |
How to File the Completed Form
You have three filing channels, and the right one depends on where your facility sits and how you prefer to pay.
Online via the DEP Business Portal. Log in at the DEP Business Portal, upload the completed PDF, and pay by ACH or credit card. Processing typically takes 5 to 10 business days. Save the confirmation number and the PDF receipt as proof of filing. There is no surcharge beyond the statutory annual fee under Section 376.303(1)(d), F.S..
By mail to FDEP Tallahassee. If your county does not have a delegated program, mail the signed original to Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Storage Tank Compliance Section, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 4565, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400. Include a check payable to Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the annual fee (currently $100 per tank, capped per facility). Allow 3 to 4 weeks for processing, and send via certified mail with return receipt as your proof of filing.
Through a county-delegated local program. Florida has approximately 16 county-delegated programs, including Miami-Dade DERM, Hillsborough EPC, Broward, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Orange, Sarasota, Volusia, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Polk, Sumter, Alachua, Citrus, and Hernando. File with the county if your facility is in one of these jurisdictions; the county may accept payment by check, money order, or local online portal. Processing time varies, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
In every channel, keep a copy of the filed form, the receipt, the COI, and the inspector’s confirmation email for at least three years. FDEP and county inspectors will ask for these during routine inspections.
What Happens After You File
After FDEP or the county receives your form, the agency assigns or confirms your DEP Facility ID and adds the tank record to the Florida Storage Tank Database. Within 30 to 60 days you should receive a written confirmation, an invoice for any unpaid fees, and a notice of your initial inspection schedule.
Inspections follow on a 1- to 3-year cycle depending on tank age and history under Rule 62-761.700, F.A.C.. The inspector will verify the data on your registration matches the field reality — tank ID plates, capacities, piping configuration, secondary containment volumes, and monitoring records.
If the agency finds errors, you will receive a Letter of Warning or Notice of Violation. Most issues can be cured by amending the registration within 30 days, but uncured violations can be referred to formal enforcement under Section 403.121, F.S., which is where the $10,000 per day per violation ceiling lives.
You must update the registration within 30 days of any change — new tank, closure, ownership change, change of substance stored, or change of operator. Annual renewals are tied to fee invoices; pay on time to avoid late penalties and to keep your eligibility for the Petroleum Restoration Program cleanup funding.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Using an outdated revision of the form. FDEP rejects superseded versions and your fee clock keeps ticking.
- Confusing Owner with Operator. This causes liability and billing to land on the wrong entity.
- Skipping the financial responsibility attachment. The form is incomplete without it and FDEP returns it unfiled.
- Reusing a tank ID for a replacement tank. This breaks the inspection history and can void your closure record.
- Writing the trade name instead of the FDEP substance code. The data system cannot parse the entry.
- Listing a P.O. Box as the facility address. Inspectors cannot drive to a P.O. Box, so the form is rejected.
- Forgetting to count out-of-service tanks. FDEP will back-bill you for missing tanks and add a late penalty.
- Dropping the negative sign on longitude. Your facility maps to the wrong continent and the form is kicked back.
- Letting the contractor sign for the owner. FDEP rejects contractor signatures on owner certifications.
- Treating double-wall construction as a release-detection exemption. You still owe interstitial monitoring records.
- Missing the 30-day window after a change. Late filings trigger penalty exposure under Section 403.121, F.S.
- Paying the wrong fee amount. Under- or overpayment delays processing and can void the registration.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s
- Do download the latest Form 62-761.900(2) fresh from FDEP every time you file, because field tables change.
- Do verify your DEP Facility ID against your last invoice to prevent record mismatches.
- Do attach a current Certificate of Insurance with pollution legal liability, not just general liability.
- Do file through the DEP Business Portal when possible for the fastest processing time.
- Do keep certified mail receipts and portal confirmation numbers for at least three years as proof of filing.
- Do check whether your county is delegated and file with the county program when required.
Don’ts
- Don’t combine a Change of Ownership and a New Tank on a single form; FDEP requires separate filings.
- Don’t reuse retired tank IDs; assign new numbers to replacement tanks every time.
- Don’t list a registered agent’s address as the owner mailing address; FDEP wants the operating address.
- Don’t forget the latitude/longitude in decimal degrees; street addresses alone are insufficient.
- Don’t sign as a contractor or consultant; only authorized owner officers can certify the form.
- Don’t ignore the 30-day update window after any change; late filings carry penalty exposure.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Pros of filing pro se
- Lower cost since you skip the consultant fee, which can run $300 to $1,500 per facility.
- Direct understanding of your tank inventory, which helps during inspections.
- Faster turnaround on small updates that do not need engineering review.
- Full control over the timing and accuracy of your filings.
- Builds in-house compliance capacity for future filings and renewals.
Cons of filing pro se
- Easy to miss revision changes in the form, which leads to rejections and re-filings.
- Difficult to interpret the substance code table without prior FDEP experience.
- Higher risk of mismatched Owner/Operator entries that create liability problems.
- Time-consuming for filers managing more than two or three tanks.
- No professional review of financial responsibility documents before submission.
FAQs
Do I have to register an aboveground tank under 550 gallons?
No. Tanks under 550 gallons that store regulated substances are generally exempt from registration under Chapter 62-762, F.A.C., though local fire codes may still apply.
Is a heating oil tank for my building exempt?
Yes. Heating oil tanks used for on-site consumptive use in the building they serve are excluded from FDEP storage tank registration, but you still must prevent discharges.
Do I write the LLC name or the d/b/a in the Owner block?
No d/b/a allowed. Use the exact registered legal name from Sunbiz; the d/b/a can go in the Facility Name block instead.
What if my tank’s data plate is unreadable?
Yes, you can still register. Use the manufacturer’s certificate or installer’s records to enter capacity and serial number, and note “data plate illegible” in the comments.
Do I list dispensers under the Tank section or separately?
Yes, list them on the same Tank line. Each tank line includes a dispenser count field; do not create a separate dispenser block.
Can I file the form by email?
No. FDEP does not accept emailed forms. Use the DEP Business Portal, certified mail, or your county-delegated program.
Is the registration fee per tank or per facility?
Yes, per tank — currently $100 per tank annually under Section 376.303(1)(d), F.S., with a per-facility cap that limits very large sites.
Do I need to register a tank that’s permanently out of service?
Yes, until you complete formal closure under Rule 62-762.801, F.A.C. and file a closure assessment report. Code the status as C or D once closed.
Does buying the LLC that owns the tank trigger a Change of Ownership?
No if the LLC and FEIN remain the same. Yes if the FEIN changes; FDEP treats any FEIN change as a change of ownership.
Can my contractor sign the form for me?
No. Only the legal owner or an authorized officer can sign the certification block; contractor signatures are rejected.
What goes in the Latitude/Longitude box for a multi-tank yard?
Yes, use the centroid of the tank cluster in decimal degrees to four places, not the office building or the front gate.
What happens if I miss the 30-day update deadline?
Yes, you face penalty exposure up to $10,000 per day per violation under Section 403.121, F.S., though FDEP usually offers a settlement under its published guidelines first.
Do farm tanks need to register?
No in most cases. Farm tanks under 550 gallons used for on-site agricultural purposes are typically exempt, but tanks at or above the threshold must register.
Can I pay the fee with a credit card?
Yes, through the DEP Business Portal. County-delegated programs vary; some accept cards, others require check or money order.
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