SAVE Access Methods & Transaction Charges
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Accessing SAVE
The SAVE Program gives an agency the proper access method to the online SAVE system based on the agency’s needs. The SAVE Program offers three methods for accessing the system:
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Web-based Access – A secure Internet access to the system using a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape
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Web Services – A type of interface designed to support a machine-to-machine connection over a network, such as the Internet
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SAVE via AAMVAnet (aka VLS) – A new access method that enables state DMVs to verify immigration status through AAMVAnet's single point of entry
SAVE Transaction Charges
For verification services, SAVE assesses charges based on the number and type(s) of transactions. An electronic initial verification query incurs a base transaction charge. Certain access methods allow an opportunity to edit or correct the initial electronic query information, known as a “retry.” If an initial query or a “retry” requires additional verification, an additional transaction charge is assessed. The electronic third step is free of charge.
Agencies submitting paper Forms G-845without a verification case number (not initiated electronically), will be charged $2.00 per case.
Current transaction charges are listed in the table below:
SAVE Price Structure
(Effective October 1, 2008)
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Query Method
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Initial Verification
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Retry*(optional)
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Additional Verification
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Electronic Third Step
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Paper G-845
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Total Maximum Charge**
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Electronic Access***
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$0.50
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$0.50
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$0.50
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No Charge
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N/A
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$1.50
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Paper G-845
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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$2.00
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$2.00
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N/A=Not Available
* Retry is available to select user access methods.
** Total Maximum Charge based on proper use of the system.
*** Electronic Access includes Web Access and Web Services.
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Note: A minimum monthly service transaction charge of $25.00 is automatically billed to agencies with query activity during the month, but whose SAVE Program query volume charge totals do not exceed $25.00. No charge will be assessed if a user account remains idle during any given month.
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