How to Fill Out Florida PSC Tariff Filing (w/Examples) + FAQs

A Florida PSC tariff filing is the official document a regulated utility files with the Florida Public Service Commission to set, change, or withdraw the rates, charges, rules, and service terms it uses with customers. Every electric, gas, water, wastewater, and telecommunications company under Commission jurisdiction must file one before any new rate or rule can take effect, and the filing is governed by Rule 25-9.004, Florida Administrative Code and the substantive chapters (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0364/0364.html), (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0366/0366.html), and (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0367/0367.html) of the Florida Statutes.

The filing solves a basic problem. Without a tariff on file and stamped approved by the Commission Clerk, a utility cannot lawfully bill a customer one cent for the service shown, and a defective filing gets bounced back under Rule 25-22.0407, F.A.C., often costing weeks of revenue and triggering customer refunds. The Florida PSC processed more than 1,400 tariff transmittals in 2024 alone, and staff data shows roughly 18% of first-time filings are rejected for missing sheets, wrong effective dates, or improper notice.

In this guide you will learn:

• 📄 What every box on the PSC tariff transmittal cover sheet means and how to fill it out
• 🗂️ Which attachments and minimum filing requirements (MFRs) you must include for each utility type
• ⏱️ How the 30-day notice, 60-day file-and-suspend, and 8-month statutory clocks actually work
• 💻 How to e-file through the PSC Web-Based Electronic Filing portal and when paper backup is still required
• ⚠️ The 10 most common mistakes that get tariff filings rejected and how to avoid each one

What a Florida PSC Tariff Filing Is and Who Must File One

A Florida PSC tariff filing is the formal package a regulated utility submits to put a new rate, rule, charge, term, or service offering on the books. The filing is the legal vehicle the Commission uses under section 366.06, F.S. for electric and gas rate changes, section 367.081, F.S. for water and wastewater, and section 364.051, F.S. for price-regulated telecommunications carriers.

Five groups must file. Investor-owned electric utilities such as Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Florida, and Tampa Electric file under Chapter 366. Natural gas distribution companies file PGA and base-rate tariffs under the same chapter. Class A, B, and C water and wastewater utilities file under Chapter 367. Competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs), and IXCs file price lists and tariffs under Chapter 364. Wholesale electric sellers with a federal nexus may also file informational copies in Florida even when their primary jurisdiction is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The filer is almost always one of three people. Maria Reyes is a regulatory affairs manager at a mid-size electric utility filing a fuel-adjustment update. David Chen owns a 600-connection Class C water system in Polk County and is filing his first miscellaneous service charge. Janet Park is outside counsel for a CLEC filing a price-list revision after an FCC tariff change. Each one uses the same cover sheet but very different attachments.

The Commission cross-checks every filing against the prior tariff on record, against Rule 25-30.135, F.A.C. for water and wastewater, and against the carrier’s certificate of authorization. A filing that conflicts with the certificate, the statute, or a prior order is suspended or rejected outright by the Commission Clerk before it ever reaches the technical staff.

Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need

Tariff filings live or die on the prep work. The single biggest reason a transmittal is bounced back is that the filer opened the cover sheet before gathering the underlying documents. Use this pre-filing checklist and pull every item below before you log into the Web-Based Electronic Filing system.

• Current effective tariff PDF. Pull the latest stamped-approved tariff from the PSC Tariff Search. Without it you cannot show what is changing.
• Certificate number. Your water/wastewater Certificate of Authorization, electric/gas service-area assignment, or CLEC Certificate Number 1234 must match the cover sheet exactly. A mismatch triggers an automatic rejection.
• Docket number (if applicable). If the filing is tied to an open docket, the Docket Search gives you the current docket number; missing it routes the filing to the wrong staff queue.
• Statutory and rule citations. The exact Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code rule that authorizes the change. Filings without authority cited are returned as incomplete.
• Redlined tariff sheets. Strike-through and underline copies showing exactly what is added or removed. Staff cannot approve a change they cannot see.
• Clean tariff sheets. Final, formatted sheets ready to be stamped approved. The Clerk’s stamp falls in the upper-right corner, so leave that area blank.
• Cost-support workpapers. For any change that affects revenue, you must include cost-of-service support, billing determinants, and revenue-impact tables. Without them the filing is not “complete” under Rule 25-22.0407.
• Customer notice and proof of publication. For rate changes you must mail or include-with-bill a notice and file an affidavit. Missing proof of notice is the number-one rejection reason for water and wastewester rate cases.
• Filing fee confirmation. Water and wastewater filings carry fees set by Rule 25-30.020, F.A.C., ranging from $200 for a name change to thousands for a full rate case. Pay through the portal and save the receipt.
• Authorized signer information. Name, title, address, phone, and email of the officer or attorney who will sign the transmittal. Unauthorized signatures void the filing.

Where to Get the Form and How to Access It

The Florida PSC does not publish a single PDF called “the tariff form.” Instead it uses a standard transmittal cover letter, a tariff sheet template, and the electronic filing wrapper inside the portal. All three are available on the Forms and Filings page and through the Office of Commission Clerk.

For water and wastewater utilities, the Commission publishes a model tariff package that walks small Class C systems through every required sheet. The Water and Wastewater Tariff Application page hosts the model package and the original certificate application Form PSC/ECR 12 used to initiate service. Telecommunications carriers use the price-list templates posted on the Telecommunications page, and electric and gas utilities use prior tariff sheets as the formatting model.

You access the live filing channel three ways. The primary path is the Web-Based Electronic Filing portal, which requires a free account tied to a verified email. The backup path is paper filing at the Office of Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850. The third path is in-person filing at the same address during business hours. Fax filings were retired in 2018 and are no longer accepted under Rule 25-22.028, F.A.C..

The current revision date printed on the standard transmittal cover is Rev. 10/2023. Always confirm you have that version before you start; an out-of-date cover sheet that omits the new electronic-signature block is rejected the same day it lands.

Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the Florida PSC Tariff Filing Line by Line

The line-by-line walkthrough below tracks the Tariff Filing Transmittal Cover Sheet (Rev. 10/2023) that every utility uses as the first page of any tariff submission. Each field below is its own H3 with the six elements required for a Ph.D.-level walkthrough.

Box 1: Company Name

This box asks for the legal name of the utility filing the tariff. Type the full corporate name exactly as it appears on the Certificate of Authorization or service-area order, in ALL CAPS, with no abbreviations. Sunshine State Water Company, Inc. is correct; “Sunshine Water” is not.

For example, David Chen writes SUNSHINE STATE WATER COMPANY, INC. in Box 1 because that is the corporate name shown on his water Certificate of Authorization. If your company has a registered “doing business as” name, list the legal name first and the d/b/a in parentheses, like ACME UTILITY HOLDINGS, INC. (D/B/A ACME WATER).

The most common mistake in Box 1 is using the parent holding company name when the regulated subsidiary is the actual certificate holder, which causes the Clerk to reject the filing because the name does not match the certificate on file. A frequent misconception is that the trade name is enough; the Commission only recognizes the legal entity that holds the certificate.

Box 2: Certificate or Docket Number

This field asks for the PSC-issued certificate number that authorizes you to operate, plus any open docket number tied to the filing. Use the format the Commission uses: Certificate No. 123-W for water, Certificate No. 456-S for wastewater, or Docket No. 20240123-EI for electric.

Maria Reyes enters Docket No. 20260045-EI because her electric fuel adjustment is part of an open docket. David Chen enters Certificate No. 612-W because his water filing is not part of any open proceeding. If both apply, list both, separated by a semicolon.

The most common mistake is writing the federal FCC tariff number for a CLEC instead of the Florida PSC certificate number, which routes the filing to the wrong queue and adds two weeks of delay. A widespread misconception is that a docket number is required; it is only required when the filing is connected to an existing case.

Box 3: Type of Filing

This field asks you to mark the category of the filing using the checkboxes provided. Options include New Tariff, Revision, Withdrawal, Name Change, Cancellation, Rate Adjustment, Miscellaneous Service Charge, and Index/Pass-Through. Mark only the boxes that apply, in the order they appear.

Janet Park checks Revision and Rate Adjustment because her CLEC is changing existing prices. David Chen checks only Miscellaneous Service Charge because he is adding a new meter-test fee. The example entry on the form looks like this: ☒ Revision ☒ Rate Adjustment.

The most common mistake here is checking only “Revision” when the filing also changes a rate, which causes staff to misclassify the filing and apply the wrong statutory clock. A misconception filers carry is that “New Tariff” applies to any new sheet; it actually applies only when there is no existing tariff on file for that service.

Box 4: Effective Date Requested

This box asks for the date you want the tariff to start applying. Use MM/DD/YYYY format, and remember that effective dates must respect the 30-day notice rule under Rule 25-9.004(1), F.A.C. for general changes and the 60-day file-and-suspend rule for rate increases.

Maria Reyes writes 07/01/2026 because she filed on May 27, 2026, more than 30 days out. David Chen writes 08/15/2026 to give himself a buffer past the minimum. If the filing is “on less than statutory notice,” you must check the waiver box and attach justification.

The most common mistake is requesting an effective date inside the 30-day window, which forces staff to either suspend the filing or reset the clock to a later date, costing the utility revenue. A misconception is that the effective date is when the Commission must rule; it is the earliest date the rate can take effect if no protest is filed.

Box 5: Reason for Filing

This narrative box asks for a plain-English description of why you are filing. Keep it to two or three sentences, cite the statute or rule, and reference any underlying order. Long explanations belong in the transmittal letter, not in Box 5.

David Chen writes “Adding a new meter-test fee of $25 under Rule 25-30.266, F.A.C., to recover actual labor cost for customer-requested re-tests.” Maria Reyes writes “Quarterly fuel cost recovery true-up pursuant to Order No. PSC-2025-0418-FOF-EI.” The italicized sample shows what gets typed: Adding meter-test fee per Rule 25-30.266, F.A.C.

The most common mistake is leaving Box 5 blank because the transmittal letter “says it all,” which causes the Clerk to flag the filing as incomplete. A misconception is that the reason can be vague; staff use this exact text to assign the filing to the right analyst.

Box 6: Tariff Sheet Numbers Affected

This field asks for every original and revised sheet number affected by the filing. List them in numerical order, using the Commission’s standard numbering: Original Sheet No. 4.1 and First Revised Sheet No. 4.1. Group additions and cancellations separately.

Janet Park writes “Cancelling First Revised Sheet No. 12; Issuing Second Revised Sheet No. 12; Original Sheet No. 12.1.” David Chen writes “Original Sheet No. 8.3” because his fee is brand new. Each affected sheet must also appear as an attachment, in both redline and clean versions.

The most common mistake is listing only the new sheet and forgetting to cancel the prior version, which leaves two conflicting sheets in the official tariff and creates customer-billing chaos. A misconception is that you can renumber sheets to clean up the tariff; sheet numbers are sequential and may only be reused with explicit Commission approval.

Box 7: Statutory and Rule Authority

This box asks for the exact statute and rule that authorizes the filing. Cite the section number, not the chapter alone. Acceptable entries look like Section 366.06, F.S.; Rule 25-9.004, F.A.C. or Section 367.081(4)(a), F.S.; Rule 25-30.336, F.A.C.

Maria Reyes writes “Section 366.04, F.S.; Section 366.06, F.S.; Rule 25-6.043, F.A.C.” because her electric fuel adjustment touches all three. David Chen writes “Section 367.091, F.S.; Rule 25-30.266, F.A.C.” because that pair governs miscellaneous service charges for water utilities.

The most common mistake is citing only the chapter, like “Chapter 366, F.S.,” which gives staff no way to verify authority and triggers a request for additional information. A misconception is that any rule in Title 25 will do; the rule must specifically authorize the type of change you are making.

Box 8: Authorized Signature and Contact Information

This block asks for the printed name, title, address, phone, email, and signature of the person authorized to bind the utility. Officers, general counsel, and outside attorneys of record may sign. The portal accepts a typed signature with the /s/ convention or a digital signature meeting Rule 28-106.104, F.A.C. standards.

Janet Park signs as “/s/ Janet Park, Esq., Counsel for Acme CLEC, Inc., 123 Main Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850) 555-0123, jpark@acmelaw.com.” David Chen signs as president of his utility because no attorney is involved.

The most common mistake is having a billing clerk or office manager sign the cover, which voids the filing because that person cannot legally bind the company. A misconception is that any officer can sign; bylaws or a corporate resolution must authorize the specific signer, and staff may request that resolution.

Box 9: Filing Fee Calculation (Water/Wastewater Only)

For water and wastewater filings, this block asks you to compute the fee under Rule 25-30.020, F.A.C.. The fee depends on number of equivalent residential connections (ERCs) and the type of filing. Show the math: ERCs × applicable rate, capped at the statutory maximum.

David Chen writes “600 ERCs × $0.50 = $300.00; Miscellaneous Tariff Filing Fee per Rule 25-30.020(2)(c).” Electric, gas, and telecom filers leave Box 9 blank or write N/A because no fee applies to their tariff transmittals.

The most common mistake is using customer count instead of ERCs, which under-states the fee and causes the Clerk to short-pay reject the filing. A misconception is that the fee is waived for small utilities; it is reduced but not eliminated for Class C systems.

Box 10: Customer Notice Certification

This box asks you to certify that customer notice was given as required by Rule 25-22.0407(1), F.A.C. and the substantive utility rules. Mark the method used: bill insert, separate mailing, or newspaper publication. Attach the affidavit and a sample notice.

Maria Reyes checks “Bill insert, mailed 04/15/2026 to all 5.8 million customers; affidavit attached as Exhibit C.” David Chen checks “Separate first-class mailing to all 600 customers on 06/01/2026; affidavit attached.”

The most common mistake is filing before notice is mailed, which means the certification is false and the filing is invalid from day one. A misconception is that posting the notice on the company website satisfies the rule; only mailed or bill-inserted notice qualifies for rate filings.

Box 11: Confidentiality Request

This box asks whether any portion of the filing contains proprietary confidential business information (PCBI) under section 366.093, F.S. or section 364.183, F.S.. Check Yes or No. If Yes, you must file a separate Request for Confidential Classification and a redacted public version.

Janet Park checks Yes because the CLEC’s wholesale interconnection costs are confidential. David Chen checks No because nothing in his miscellaneous-charge filing is proprietary. The italicized example: ☒ Yes — see separate Request for Confidential Classification filed concurrently.

The most common mistake is checking No and then including unredacted contracts, which puts trade secrets in the public record and waives confidentiality. A misconception is that marking a page “Confidential” is enough; you must file the formal request and pay the fee.

Box 12: Attachments Inventory

The final box asks you to list every attachment by exhibit letter and short title. Use a table or numbered list. Common attachments include the transmittal letter, redlined sheets, clean sheets, cost support, customer notice and affidavit, and any orders cited.

David Chen writes “Exhibit A — Transmittal Letter; Exhibit B — Redlined Sheet 8.3; Exhibit C — Clean Sheet 8.3; Exhibit D — Cost Support; Exhibit E — Customer Notice and Affidavit.” Each exhibit must be its own PDF in the portal.

The most common mistake is bundling all attachments into one PDF, which violates the portal’s separate-document rule and forces a re-upload. A misconception is that Box 12 is optional; the Clerk uses it as the checklist for completeness review.

Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios

Below are three full walkthroughs showing what each named filer enters across the major sections of the transmittal cover sheet and supporting package.

Scenario 1: David Chen, Class C Water Utility Adding a Miscellaneous Service Charge

Form Section	What David Enters
Box 1 — Company Name	SUNSHINE STATE WATER COMPANY, INC.
Box 2 — Certificate Number	Certificate No. 612-W
Box 3 — Type of Filing	☒ Miscellaneous Service Charge
Box 4 — Effective Date	08/15/2026
Box 5 — Reason	Adding $25 meter-test fee under Rule 25-30.266, F.A.C.
Box 6 — Sheets Affected	Original Sheet No. 8.3
Box 7 — Authority	Section 367.091, F.S.; Rule 25-30.266, F.A.C.
Box 9 — Filing Fee	600 ERCs × $0.50 = $300.00
Box 10 — Customer Notice	☒ Separate mailing 06/01/2026; affidavit attached
Box 12 — Attachments	A — Transmittal Letter; B — Redline; C — Clean; D — Cost Support; E — Notice

Scenario 2: Maria Reyes, Investor-Owned Electric Utility Filing Quarterly Fuel Adjustment

Form Section	What Maria Enters
Box 1 — Company Name	FLORIDA SUNRISE ELECTRIC COMPANY
Box 2 — Docket Number	Docket No. 20260045-EI
Box 3 — Type of Filing	☒ Revision ☒ Rate Adjustment
Box 4 — Effective Date	07/01/2026
Box 5 — Reason	Quarterly fuel true-up per Order No. PSC-2025-0418-FOF-EI
Box 6 — Sheets Affected	Cancel 4th Rev. Sheet 9.100; Issue 5th Rev. Sheet 9.100
Box 7 — Authority	Sections 366.04 and 366.06, F.S.; Rule 25-6.043, F.A.C.
Box 10 — Customer Notice	☒ Bill insert mailed 04/15/2026; affidavit attached
Box 11 — Confidentiality	☒ No
Box 12 — Attachments	A — Transmittal; B — Redline; C — Clean; D — Fuel Workpapers; E — Notice

Scenario 3: Janet Park, Outside Counsel for a CLEC Revising a Price List

Form Section	What Janet Enters
Box 1 — Company Name	ACME COMPETITIVE TELECOM, LLC (D/B/A ACME CLEC)
Box 2 — Certificate Number	Certificate No. 8842
Box 3 — Type of Filing	☒ Revision ☒ Rate Adjustment
Box 4 — Effective Date	06/26/2026 (30 days from filing)
Box 5 — Reason	Aligning intrastate switched access with FCC tariff revision
Box 6 — Sheets Affected	Cancel 1st Rev. Sheet 12; Issue 2nd Rev. Sheet 12
Box 7 — Authority	Section 364.051, F.S.; Rule 25-4.0185, F.A.C.
Box 8 — Signature	/s/ Janet Park, Esq., Counsel for Acme CLEC
Box 11 — Confidentiality	☒ Yes — separate request filed concurrently
Box 12 — Attachments	A — Transmittal; B — Redline; C — Clean; D — Cost Support (Confidential); E — Public Redacted Version

How to File the Completed Form

The Florida PSC accepts tariff filings through three channels, but only two are routinely used. Use the Web-Based Electronic Filing portal for almost all transmittals, and reserve paper for backup or for filings that exceed the portal’s 50-megabyte per-document limit.

Online portal. Log in at floridapsc.com/ElectronicFiling/Login. Select “New Filing,” choose “Tariff,” and follow the prompts. Upload each exhibit as a separate searchable PDF. Pay any water or wastewater filing fee by ACH or credit card; the portal returns a confirmation number within minutes. Save the confirmation as your proof of filing. Processing time runs 7 to 30 days for routine transmittals and up to 8 months for full rate cases under section 366.06(3), F.S..

Mail. Send the original signed transmittal and one copy to Office of Commission Clerk, Florida Public Service Commission, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850. Include a check or money order made payable to “Florida Public Service Commission” for any required fee. Date-stamp delivery is the official filing date, so use a tracked carrier and keep the receipt as proof of filing.

In person. Hand-deliver the package to the Clerk’s Office at the same Tallahassee address Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Clerk stamps the cover sheet on the spot, and that stamped copy is your proof of filing. In-person delivery is most useful when an effective-date deadline is hours away.

Fax filings are not accepted under Rule 25-22.028, F.A.C.. Email filings are accepted only when the Clerk has expressly authorized them for a specific docket; do not assume an email to a staff analyst counts as a filing.

What Happens After You File

Within one business day of receipt, the Office of Commission Clerk screens the filing for completeness. If anything required is missing, the Clerk issues a deficiency letter and the statutory clock does not start until you cure the defect. A complete filing is logged into the Docket Search system and assigned to a technical-staff analyst.

Staff then reviews the substance. For routine revisions on 30 days’ notice, staff issues a recommendation, and the Commission acts on the consent agenda. For rate adjustments under file-and-suspend, the Commission may suspend the proposed rates for up to 8 months under section 366.06(3), F.S., set hearings, and issue a final order. Approved tariff sheets come back stamped with the effective date, and the utility may begin billing under the new sheet that day, not before.

If a customer or competitor protests, the matter converts to a formal Section 120.57(1), F.S., proceeding under Chapter 120, F.S.. Discovery, hearings, and a recommended order follow. The utility must keep contemporaneous records of every customer contact during the suspense period because those records become evidence.

Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form

• Filing on less than 30 days’ notice without a waiver. The Clerk resets the effective date or rejects outright.
• Mismatched company name and certificate number. Triggers automatic deficiency and delays the clock.
• Wrong filing-fee math for water/wastewater. Short payment voids the filing under Rule 25-30.020, F.A.C..
• Forgetting to cancel the superseded sheet. Leaves two conflicting tariffs and creates billing disputes.
• No customer notice affidavit. Most common rejection reason for rate cases.
• Bundling all exhibits into one PDF. Violates portal rules and forces re-upload, costing a day.
• Citing the chapter instead of the section. Staff cannot verify authority and issues a request for more information.
• Unauthorized signer. Voids the filing and may require a corporate resolution to fix.
• Missing redline. Staff cannot see the change and returns the filing.
• Confidential information filed in the public record. Waives confidentiality permanently and may breach contracts with third parties.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s

• Pull the latest stamped tariff before drafting because every change is measured against the current version.
• Use the Commission’s exact sheet-numbering convention because deviations confuse the Clerk’s index.
• File at least 35 days before the desired effective date because that buffer absorbs deficiency letters.
• Keep the portal confirmation email because it is your only proof of filing date.
• Match Box 7 authority to the specific change because vague citations slow review.
• Mail customer notice before you file because Box 10 certifies notice was already given.

Don’ts

• Don’t sign as a billing clerk because the signature voids the filing.
• Don’t request retroactive effective dates because the Commission cannot grant them.
• Don’t mark “New Tariff” for a revision because it misroutes the filing.
• Don’t omit cost support because incomplete filings do not start the statutory clock.
• Don’t use a parent-company name because the Clerk matches against the certificate.
• Don’t email a staff analyst as a substitute for filing because only the Clerk’s docket is the official record.

Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help

Pros of filing on your own

• No legal fees, which matters most for small Class C water utilities.
• Direct relationship with PSC staff because you handle questions personally.
• Faster internal turnaround because no outside counsel review queue.
• Better institutional knowledge because your team learns the tariff cold.
• Full control over timing because you choose when to file.

Cons of filing on your own

• Higher rejection risk because regulatory rules change frequently.
• No privilege over communications because outside counsel is not in the loop.
• Risk of waiving confidentiality because PCBI rules are technical.
• Lost revenue if the clock resets because each defect costs days.
• Personal exposure for officers because the signer attests under oath.

FAQs

Is the Florida PSC tariff filing the same form for every utility type?

No. The transmittal cover sheet is the same, but attachments, statutory authority, and filing fees differ for electric, gas, water, wastewater, and telecom. Each utility chapter has its own substantive rules.

Do I need a docket number to file a tariff?

No. Routine tariff revisions are filed under a tariff transmittal number, not a docket. A docket number is required only when the filing is part of an open proceeding such as a rate case.

Can I file a Florida PSC tariff by email?

No. Email is not an authorized filing channel except by express Clerk authorization in a specific docket. Use the electronic filing portal, mail, or in-person delivery.

What if I write the holding-company name in Box 1 instead of the regulated subsidiary?

No, that is wrong. Box 1 must show the legal entity that holds the certificate. A mismatch causes automatic rejection by the Clerk, and you must refile with the correct name.

Do I write today’s date or the requested effective date in Box 4?

No today’s date does not go in Box 4. Box 4 asks for the requested effective date, which must be at least 30 days after filing for general changes under Rule 25-9.004, F.A.C..

Should I check both “Revision” and “Rate Adjustment” in Box 3 if my filing changes a price?

Yes. Box 3 allows multiple checkboxes, and a price change is both a revision of the existing sheet and a rate adjustment. Checking only one misclassifies the filing.

Is a filing fee required for electric or telecom tariff filings?

No. Filing fees apply to water and wastewater under Rule 25-30.020, F.A.C.. Electric, gas, and telecom tariff transmittals carry no per-filing fee, though rate cases have separate cost-recovery mechanisms.

Can I file confidential workpapers in the public record and mark them “confidential”?

No. You must file a separate Request for Confidential Classification under section 366.093, F.S. and a redacted public version. Marking a page is not enough.

Does the Commission have to act before my effective date?

No, not always. For 30-day notice filings, the tariff takes effect on the requested date if no protest is filed. For rate increases, the Commission may suspend for up to 8 months.

Can I list all attachments as one combined PDF in Box 12?

No. The portal requires each exhibit as its own document. Bundling violates the rule and forces a re-upload, which can push you past your effective date.

Is in-person filing still allowed at the Tallahassee Clerk’s Office?

Yes. The Office of Commission Clerk at 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard accepts hand-delivered tariff filings during business hours and date-stamps them on the spot.

Do I need an attorney to file a Florida PSC tariff?

No. Utilities may file pro se through an authorized officer. Many small Class C water utilities and CLECs file without counsel, though complex rate cases almost always involve outside counsel.

Will the Commission accept a typed “/s/” signature in Box 8?

Yes. A typed signature with the /s/ convention is accepted under Rule 28-106.104, F.A.C. when filed through the electronic portal by the authorized signer.

If my filing is rejected, does the statutory clock keep running?

No. A defective filing does not start the 30-day or 60-day clock. The clock starts only when the Clerk accepts a complete filing, which is why curing deficiencies fast matters.