Florida DEP Form 62-761.900(2), the Storage Tank Facility Registration Form, is the document every owner of a regulated underground storage tank (UST) or aboveground storage tank (AST) in Florida must file with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to legally place a tank in service, change ownership, or update facility data. The form is required under Chapter 376, Florida Statutes and the rules in Chapter 62-761, F.A.C. for USTs and Chapter 62-762, F.A.C. for ASTs.
Filing late, filing wrong, or skipping the form can trigger penalties of up to $10,000 per day under Section 403.121, F.S., and Florida DEP processes more than 24,000 regulated storage tank facilities statewide through its Storage Tank Compliance Monitoring (STCM) database, with an estimated 1 in 5 paper filings rejected for missing or wrong field entries. This guide walks you through every box on the form, the fees, the filing channels, and the mistakes that cost owners money.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 📋 What Form 62-761.900(2) is and exactly who must file it
- 🛢️ How to fill out every field, line, and signature box without errors
- 💵 The $100 per-tank annual fee, the 30-day filing window, and the penalties for late filing
- 🧾 Three full filled-out examples for the most common Florida tank scenarios
- ⚠️ The 10 most common mistakes owners make and how to avoid each one
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
Form 62-761.900(2) is the official Storage Tank Facility Registration Form used by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to track every regulated storage tank system in the state. The form is incorporated by reference into Rule 62-761.900, F.A.C. and serves as the legal record of who owns a tank, where it sits, what it stores, and how it is monitored for leaks. The current revision date is printed in the lower right corner of the form, and the most recent version should always be downloaded fresh from the DEP forms library before filing.
You must file this form if you own or operate a UST larger than 110 gallons that stores petroleum or a regulated substance, an AST larger than 550 gallons storing petroleum, or any tank system that meets the size thresholds in Rule 62-761.300, F.A.C.. You must also file when you install a new tank, buy a facility with existing tanks, change the contents of a tank, or permanently close a tank. The deadline is 10 days before installation for new tanks and 30 days after a change of ownership under Rule 62-761.400, F.A.C.
Owners who skip the form face daily fines, loss of access to the Florida Petroleum Restoration Program, and personal liability for any cleanup if a leak is later discovered. The form ties the facility to a permanent DEP Facility ID Number, which follows the property forever and shows up on every environmental due diligence report a future buyer or lender will run.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Filing this form goes faster when every supporting document sits in front of you before you open the PDF or the STCM portal. Florida DEP cross-checks the data you enter against contractor records, county property records, and the State Fire Marshal’s database, so a missing detail will bounce the form back to you.
Gather the following items before you start:
- The legal property address and parcel ID from the county property appraiser, because DEP geocodes every facility to its parcel and a wrong address voids the registration
- The owner’s full legal name and Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), since DEP cross-checks the FEIN against the Florida Division of Corporations record
- The facility operator’s name, phone, and email, because DEP sends compliance notices to the operator first
- Tank manufacturer name, model, capacity in gallons, and date of installation for every tank, since these feed the construction code field
- Piping manufacturer, type (pressurized, suction, gravity), and material (fiberglass, flexible, steel), because piping is registered separately from the tank
- The leak detection method for both tank and piping (automatic tank gauging, statistical inventory reconciliation, interstitial monitoring, etc.) under Rule 62-761.640, F.A.C.
- Proof of financial responsibility (insurance certificate, surety bond, or state fund participation letter)
- The Certified Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor’s license number from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- A site diagram showing tank locations, piping runs, dispensers, and property lines
- Payment for the $100 per-tank annual registration fee under Section 376.303(1)(d), F.S.
If any item is missing, the form is rejected and the 30-day clock keeps running, which exposes you to daily penalties.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The official form lives on the DEP Storage Tank Forms page as a fillable PDF titled Storage Tank Facility Registration Form, DEP Form 62-761.900(2). Always download a fresh copy because DEP updates the revision date when rules change, and using an outdated form is a common rejection reason.
The same data can be filed electronically through the Storage Tank Compliance Monitoring (STCM) public portal, which is the system DEP staff and delegated county programs use internally. The portal asks the same questions as the PDF but checks your entries in real time against the DEP master database, which lowers the error rate.
Florida delegates inspection and registration intake to 21 county programs under Section 376.3073, F.S., so owners in counties like Broward, Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, Orange, Palm Beach, and Pinellas file with the local county program rather than the DEP district office. The DEP delegated county program list shows the right office for your address. Owners in non-delegated counties file with the appropriate DEP district office.
If you operate an AST instead of a UST, the parallel form is DEP Form 62-762.901(2), and the rule chapter is 62-762 F.A.C. The fields and structure mirror the UST form, so this guide applies to both with minor differences noted in each section.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form 62-761.900(2) Line by Line
The form is divided into seven sections: Reason for Submittal, Facility Information, Owner Information, Operator Information, Tank Information, Piping Information, and Certification. Each section is walked through below in the exact order it appears on the form. Use the DEP STCM data dictionary as a reference for any code you don’t recognize.
Section 1: Reason for Submittal
This top-of-form section asks why you are filing today. The choices include New Facility, New Tank at Existing Facility, Change of Ownership, Change of Contents, Tank Closure, Update Existing Information, and Re-Registration.
To answer, check exactly one box. If two events happen at once (for example, you bought a facility and added a tank the same week), file two forms in sequence rather than checking two boxes.
Example: Maria Lopez bought a Tampa convenience store on March 14, 2026, and checks Change of Ownership on her form.
A nuance to watch: if you are converting a tank from gasoline to diesel, that counts as Change of Contents even when the tank itself is unchanged, because the rule under 62-761.500, F.A.C. treats fuel switching as a regulated event.
The most common mistake here is checking Update Existing Information when an ownership change actually occurred, which leaves the prior owner liable for compliance and triggers a back-billing of fees once DEP catches the error.
A misconception many owners carry is that a corporate name change is “just paperwork.” It is not. A change in FEIN or corporate entity is a Change of Ownership under DEP’s rules even if the same person controls both entities.
Section 2: Facility Information
This section captures the physical site. Fields include Facility Name, Facility ID Number, Street Address, City, County, ZIP Code, Latitude, Longitude, and Facility Phone.
Enter the name as it appears on the sign at the property, not the corporate parent name. Use the street address from the county property appraiser, not a mailing address or P.O. Box, because DEP geocodes the parcel.
Example: Carlos Rivera enters Rivera’s Quick Stop #2 in the Facility Name box and 4421 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614 in the address fields.
The Facility ID Number is left blank for a brand-new facility because DEP assigns the number after intake. For an existing facility, copy the 7- or 8-digit ID from your last invoice or from the STCM facility search.
A common mistake is rounding the latitude and longitude to two decimals. DEP requires at least five decimal places (for example, 27.99831, -82.50412), and a coarse coordinate places the facility in the wrong quarter-section, which delays inspections.
A misconception is that the mailing address goes here. It does not. Mailing address belongs in the Owner Information block.
Section 3: Owner Information
This block records the legal owner of the tank, which is not always the property owner. Fields include Owner Name, FEIN or SSN, Mailing Address, City/State/ZIP, Phone, Email, and Owner Type (Individual, Corporation, LLC, Partnership, Government, Trust).
Enter the owner name exactly as it appears on the Sunbiz corporate filing, down to commas and “Inc.” vs. “Inc”. The FEIN goes in the format XX-XXXXXXX.
Example: Rivera Holdings, LLC with FEIN 59-1234567 and mailing address PO Box 220, Tampa, FL 33601.
A nuance: when the tank owner and the property owner differ, list the tank owner here and attach a lease or operating agreement showing the arrangement. DEP holds the registered owner liable, not the landlord.
The most common mistake is entering a “doing business as” name in the owner field. The DBA is not a legal entity, and DEP will reject the form with a request for the registered legal name.
A misconception is that an SSN protects privacy. Owner records on this form become part of the public STCM database, so an FEIN should be used wherever the owner is a registered entity.
Section 4: Operator Information
This section names the person who runs the facility day to day, often a station manager or fleet supervisor. Required fields include Operator Name, Title, Phone, Email, and 24-Hour Emergency Contact.
Fill in a real human’s name, not a department or job title alone. The operator receives every compliance notice, inspection report, and discharge report request from DEP under Rule 62-761.450, F.A.C.
Example: Janet Kim, Store Manager, (813) 555-0142, jkim@riverastores.com, with the same number listed for emergency contact.
A nuance: if your operator changes mid-year, you must re-file this section within 30 days. Many owners forget, and inspection notices then go to a former employee’s email, leading to missed deadlines.
The most common mistake is using a generic email like info@store.com. DEP automated notices often hit spam filters on generic addresses, and a missed notice does not excuse a missed deadline.
A misconception is that the operator must be a Certified Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor. It does not. Certification is only required for installation, repair, and closure work, not for daily operation.
Section 5: Tank Information (one row per tank)
The heart of the form is a table where each tank gets its own row. Columns include Tank ID, Date Installed, Capacity (Gallons), Substance Stored, Tank Construction Code, Internal Lining, Corrosion Protection, Spill Prevention, Overfill Prevention, Leak Detection Method, and Tank Status.
Number tanks sequentially as 1, 2, 3 in the order they appear on your site diagram. Use the substance codes from the form’s instruction page (for example, 01 for unleaded gasoline, 02 for diesel, 07 for used oil).
Example: Tank 1, installed 06/15/2018, 10,000 gallons, substance 01, construction code F (fiberglass), corrosion protection N/A, leak detection ATG (automatic tank gauging).
A nuance to flag: a tank with secondary containment is coded differently than a single-wall tank with cathodic protection, and the wrong code can disqualify you from the Florida Petroleum Liability Insurance and Restoration Program. Match the code to the manufacturer’s data plate exactly.
The most common mistake is listing capacity as nominal (what the manufacturer prints) when DEP wants actual usable capacity. If the difference matters for fee calculation (it does, at $100 per tank regardless of size), the rule simply requires the manufactured capacity, but inconsistencies between this form and your delivery records draw audit attention.
A misconception is that a tank “temporarily out of service” can be left off the form. It cannot. Temporary closure under Rule 62-761.800, F.A.C. is a registered status with its own code, and an unlisted dormant tank is treated as an unregistered tank.
Section 6: Piping Information (one row per piping run)
Piping is registered separately from tanks because piping leaks account for the majority of UST releases in Florida. Each piping run gets a row with Piping ID, Associated Tank ID, Type (Pressurized, Suction, Gravity, Safe Suction), Material (Fiberglass, Flexible, Steel, Copper), Secondary Containment (Yes/No), Leak Detection Method, and Date Installed.
Match each piping ID to the tank it serves. A single tank may have multiple piping runs (product line, vent line, vapor recovery), and each gets its own row.
Example: Piping P1 serves Tank 1, type PR (pressurized), material FX (flexible), secondary containment Y, leak detection ELLD (electronic line leak detector).
A nuance: vent piping is registered but not subject to leak detection requirements, while vapor recovery piping is registered and subject to Stage I/II requirements where applicable under Chapter 62-256, F.A.C.
The most common mistake is forgetting to register flexible connectors as separate piping segments. Flex connectors fail more often than rigid runs, and unregistered flex connectors are a frequent inspection violation.
A misconception is that suction piping with a single check valve at the dispenser is exempt from leak detection. Only “safe suction” piping with the check valve at the tank end qualifies for the exemption under Rule 62-761.640(2), F.A.C.
Section 7: Certification and Signature
The last block is a sworn statement signed by the owner or an authorized representative under Section 837.06, F.S., which makes a false statement a misdemeanor. Fields include Signature, Printed Name, Title, Date, and Capacity in Which Signing.
Sign in blue or black ink on a paper filing, or use the e-signature workflow inside the STCM portal for electronic filings. Print the name exactly as it appears in Section 3 (Owner).
Example: Rivera Holdings, LLC by Carlos Rivera, Managing Member, signed 03/14/2026.
A nuance: when an attorney, consultant, or contractor signs on the owner’s behalf, attach a written authorization or power of attorney. DEP rejects unsigned or improperly signed forms without exception.
The most common mistake is dating the form before all the data fields are completed. A signature certifies the truth of the data on the date signed, and back-dating creates legal exposure if a later inspector finds an error.
A misconception is that the signature is a formality. It is not. The certification language exposes the signer to personal criminal liability for knowing falsehoods, separate from corporate liability.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
The three scenarios below cover the most frequent reasons Florida owners file Form 62-761.900(2): a brand-new install, a change of ownership at an existing convenience store, and a permanent tank closure.
Scenario 1: Aisha Patel Installs a New 12,000-Gallon Diesel UST at a Trucking Yard
| Form Section | What Aisha Enters |
|---|---|
| Reason for Submittal | New Tank at Existing Facility |
| Facility Name | Patel Logistics Yard 4 |
| Facility ID | 8901234 (existing) |
| Address | 2200 NW 35th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475 |
| Owner Name / FEIN | Patel Logistics, Inc. / 47-9988776 |
| Operator | Devon Brooks, Yard Supervisor, (352) 555-0188 |
| Tank 3 Row | Installed 04/02/2026, 12,000 gal, substance 02 (diesel), construction F (fiberglass), leak detection ATG |
| Piping P3 | Pressurized, flexible, secondary contained, ELLD |
| Financial Responsibility | State Fund Participation Letter attached |
| Signature | Aisha Patel, President, 03/25/2026 |
Scenario 2: Marcus Johnson Buys an Existing Convenience Store with Three Gasoline USTs
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| Reason for Submittal | Change of Ownership |
| Facility Name | Johnson’s Corner Market (renamed) |
| Facility ID | 7654321 (carries over) |
| Address | 512 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601 |
| Prior Owner | Reyes Markets, LLC |
| New Owner / FEIN | Johnson Retail Group, LLC / 88-1122334 |
| Operator | Linda Park, Store Manager, (352) 555-0233 |
| Tanks 1–3 Rows | Three 10,000-gal tanks, substance 01, status In Service, no field changes |
| Closing Date | 02/15/2026 (within the 30-day window) |
| Signature | Marcus Johnson, Managing Member, 02/28/2026 |
Scenario 3: Janet Caldwell Permanently Closes a 6,000-Gallon Used Oil Tank at a Closed Garage
| Form Section | What Janet Enters |
|---|---|
| Reason for Submittal | Tank Closure |
| Facility Name | Caldwell Auto Service (Closed) |
| Facility ID | 3344556 |
| Address | 815 W State Rd 50, Clermont, FL 34711 |
| Owner / FEIN | Caldwell Family Trust / 59-2233445 |
| Operator | Janet Caldwell, Trustee, (407) 555-0177 |
| Tank 1 Row | Status PCL (Permanently Closed), closure date 03/10/2026, removal method Tank Removed |
| Closure Assessment | Attached, performed by CPSSC #PCC123456 |
| Financial Responsibility | Cancellation effective 03/11/2026 |
| Signature | Janet Caldwell, Trustee, 03/12/2026 |
How to File the Completed Form
Florida accepts the registration form through three channels: the STCM online portal, mail to the appropriate DEP or county program office, or in-person delivery to the same office. Each channel has its own fee handling and proof-of-filing rules.
Online via STCM portal. Log in at the STCM public portal, upload the completed PDF and attachments, and pay the $100-per-tank annual fee by ACH or credit card. Processing typically takes 5 to 10 business days, and the portal generates a confirmation number that serves as proof of filing. Save the PDF receipt to your records.
By mail. Send the signed original form, attachments, and a check payable to Florida Department of Environmental Protection to your delegated county program office or to the DEP district office for non-delegated counties. Mail processing takes 15 to 30 business days. Send via certified mail with return receipt, because the postmark date is what counts for the 30-day deadline.
In person. Walk the form into the same county or district office during business hours. The clerk date-stamps your copy and accepts a check or money order. In-person filing is the only channel that gives you same-day proof of receipt.
The fee is $100 per tank per year under Section 376.303(1)(d), F.S., regardless of tank size. Renewal invoices arrive each July for the state fiscal year (July 1–June 30). New tanks are pro-rated to the nearest quarter.
Keep proof of filing for at least three years, since DEP audits registration histories during compliance inspections under Rule 62-761.700, F.A.C.
What Happens After You File
After DEP or the delegated county receives the form, an intake reviewer checks each field against the master database, the Sunbiz record, and the contractor licensing database. If everything matches, the facility is added to or updated in STCM and a confirmation letter is mailed within 30 days.
A new facility receives its permanent Facility ID Number at this stage. The number is your single most important identifier for every future filing, fee invoice, and inspection report, and it follows the property forever even if the owner changes.
DEP or the delegated county schedules a compliance inspection within 6 months of registration for new tanks under Rule 62-761.700, F.A.C. The inspector verifies that what you registered matches what is in the ground, so any mismatch becomes an immediate violation. Existing facilities go on a routine 3-year inspection cycle.
If the form is rejected, DEP sends a deficiency letter listing the missing or wrong items. You have 30 days to correct and resubmit, but the original deadline still controls for penalty purposes, so a rejected filing on day 29 is not a safe harbor.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
Common errors below come from a review of DEP deficiency letters and county program rejection logs, and each one carries a real consequence.
- Using an outdated form revision, which causes DEP to reject the filing on intake
- Entering a P.O. Box as the facility address, which voids the geocode and delays inspection scheduling
- Listing the DBA instead of the legal entity in Section 3, which triggers a Sunbiz mismatch rejection
- Rounding latitude and longitude to two decimals, which places the facility in the wrong section and delays inspection
- Forgetting to register flex connectors as separate piping, which is a frequent inspection violation
- Choosing the wrong tank construction code, which can disqualify the facility from the Petroleum Restoration Program
- Skipping the operator email field, which causes compliance notices to bounce and deadlines to be missed
- Failing to attach proof of financial responsibility, which makes the registration legally incomplete
- Signing before completing all data fields, which exposes the signer to perjury liability under Section 837.06, F.S.
- Ignoring a corporate name or FEIN change as a “paperwork update,” which creates an unregistered ownership condition and back-billed fees
- Filing with the DEP district office when your county is delegated, which adds 2 to 3 weeks of routing delay
- Paying with a personal check when the owner is an LLC, which creates a payor mismatch and a fee receivable hold
Do’s and Don’ts
Do download a fresh copy of the form from the DEP forms page every time you file, because the revision date controls validity.
Do verify your facility’s delegation status on the county program list before mailing, because filing to the wrong office wastes time.
Do keep a scanned copy of the signed form, the check, and the certified mail receipt for at least three years, because DEP audits registration history.
Do match every field to the manufacturer’s data plate and the contractor’s installation certification, because DEP cross-checks these in the field.
Do call your DEP district or county program contact before filing a complex change, because a 5-minute call prevents a 30-day rejection cycle.
Do use the STCM portal when possible, because real-time validation lowers the rejection rate dramatically.
Don’t check more than one box in Section 1, because two events require two separate filings.
Don’t use a generic email like info@store.com in the operator block, because automated notices hit spam filters and missed notices are not excused.
Don’t leave the Facility ID blank for an existing facility, because the absence forces a manual lookup and slows processing.
Don’t sign the form before completing every field, because the certification language attaches personal liability to whatever is on the page when you sign.
Don’t ignore the 30-day deadline for changes of ownership, because daily penalties accrue from day 31 even if you eventually file.
Don’t treat a temporarily-out-of-service tank as unregistered, because temporary closure is itself a registered status under Rule 62-761.800, F.A.C.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Some owners file directly, while others hire a Certified Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor or an environmental consultant. Each approach has trade-offs.
Pros of filing on your own:
- You save the consultant fee, which typically runs $400 to $1,200 per facility
- You learn your own facility data, which helps during inspections
- You control timing directly and avoid third-party scheduling delays
- You build a direct relationship with your county program contact
- The STCM portal’s validation makes self-filing more forgiving than it used to be
Cons of filing on your own:
- Construction codes and leak detection codes are technical and easy to miscode
- A rejected filing still counts against the 30-day deadline, so DIY mistakes cost real penalty dollars
- Financial responsibility documentation is unforgiving and consultants know the right format
- You absorb the entire learning curve on your first filing
- Closures and ownership changes carry liability tails that a consultant can spot in advance
FAQs
Do I need to file a separate form for each tank?
No. One Form 62-761.900(2) covers every tank at one facility, with one row per tank in Section 5 and one row per piping run in Section 6.
Is the $100 fee per tank or per facility?
Per tank. Florida charges $100 per regulated tank per year under Section 376.303(1)(d), F.S., so a 4-tank station pays $400 each year.
Can I file the form electronically?
Yes. The STCM public portal accepts electronic filings with e-signature, document upload, and ACH or credit card payment.
Do I write the legal entity name or the DBA in Section 3?
Legal. Section 3 requires the registered legal entity name from Sunbiz. The DBA can appear in Section 2 as the Facility Name but never in the Owner block.
What goes in the Facility ID field for a brand-new site?
Blank. Leave the Facility ID empty for new facilities. DEP assigns the permanent 7- or 8-digit ID after intake and mails it with the confirmation letter.
Do I need at least five decimals on latitude and longitude?
Yes. DEP requires at least five decimal places so the parcel-level geocode is accurate. Two-decimal coordinates trigger an intake rejection.
Is a P.O. Box ever acceptable in Section 2?
No. Section 2 is the physical site address. P.O. Boxes belong in Section 3 as the owner’s mailing address only.
Does a corporate name change require a new filing?
Yes. A change in legal entity name or FEIN is a Change of Ownership under Rule 62-761.400, F.A.C. and must be filed within 30 days.
Can I sign as the owner’s attorney or consultant?
Yes. With a written authorization or power of attorney attached. The signer’s title in Section 7 must reflect the signing capacity.
How long does processing take?
Yes, processing applies. STCM portal filings clear in 5 to 10 business days, mail filings in 15 to 30 business days, and in-person filings get same-day stamped receipts.
Do I need a Certified Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor to fill out the form?
No. The owner can fill it out, but installation, repair, and closure work must be performed and certified by a licensed CPSSC before the form is submitted.
What if my county is delegated to a local program?
Yes, that matters. File with the county program listed on the DEP delegated program contacts page. Filing with the DEP district office adds routing delay.
Do AST owners use this same form?
No. AST owners file the parallel Form 62-762.901(2) under Chapter 62-762, F.A.C. The fields are nearly identical, but the rule chapter and form number differ.
Are temporarily-closed tanks still registered?
Yes. Temporary closure is a registered status under Rule 62-761.800, F.A.C., and the tank stays on the form until permanent closure is filed.
What is the penalty for filing late?
Yes, penalties apply. Civil penalties under Section 403.121, F.S. reach $10,000 per day per violation, and unregistered tanks lose access to the Petroleum Restoration Program.
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