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Merchant Registration
Before your agency can accept credit, debit, and ACH payments in live mode, you must complete the merchant registration process. This registration is required by payment networks and processors to enable payment acceptance.
Registration Link
Complete your registration at:
What to Expect
- Complete the Registration Form - Fill out the required information about your agency
- Submit for Review - Your application is sent to payment networks for approval
- Approval Period - Payment network approval typically takes 3 - 10 business days
- Start Processing - Once approved, your agency is fully ready to process payments in live mode
Understanding the Form
Business / Merchant Information
When the form refers to a "Business" or "Merchant", this simply means your agency. This is standard terminology used by payment networks to refer to the organization processing payments.
Enter your agency's official information in these fields.
Owner Information
When the form asks for "Owners", enter the following individuals:
| Owner | Who to Enter |
|---|---|
| Primary Owner | Primary signing authority at your agency |
| Secondary Owner | Primary finance contact at your agency |
Required Fields for Government Agencies
Several fields in the owner section are required by payment networks for compliance purposes but do not apply to government agencies in the same way they do to private businesses. Your agency contacts are not personally liable for anything.
For these fields, you may use the following:
| Field | What to Enter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 01/01/2000 |
| SSN | 999-99-9999 (all 9s) |
| Address | Your agency's address |
After Submission
Once you submit your registration:
- You will receive a confirmation email
- Payment networks will review your application
- You will be notified when your account is approved
- Upon approval, live payment processing is enabled for your agency
Next Steps
While waiting for approval, you can:
- Set Up Your First Payment - Practice with test transactions
- Configure Payment Types - Set up the payment categories your agency will use
- Manage Users - Add staff members to your account