FILING AND SERVICE

Subpart 1. Effecting service. Unless otherwise provided under parts 5510.0110 to 5510.2310 , service on the commissioner or a party must comply with the filing requirements under this part. Subp. 2. Filing; when effective. A. Unless otherwise provided by law, a document filed under parts 5510.0110 to 5510.2310 is effective: (1) upon receipt; and (2) if it is received Monday through Friday before 4:30 p.m. B. A document received Monday through Friday after 4:30 p.m. is effective the next working day that is not a legal holiday. C. A document received on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday is deemed to be filed on the next working day that is not a legal holiday. Subp. 3. Filing method. Unless another manner of filing is required by law, a document may be filed: A. in person, but if filing at the bureau, between only 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; B. by facsimile; C. by United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the bureau or a party at its last known address; or D. electronically, with the express, prior written consent of the recipient that has provided an email address for the filing purpose. Subp. 4. Electronic filing. A. Unless otherwise provided by law, a document filed electronically must contain an electronic signature. B. For purposes of this subpart, "electronic signature" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 325L.02 , paragraph (h).