Define: Application Fee

The meaning of “Application Fee” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Application Fee defined in a legal contract?

  • Application Fee means a non-refundable charge necessary for an entity to process an application. It includes the cost and time required to gather information about the applicant such as conducting reference checks and examining the consumer's report. Seen in 39 SEC filings.
  • Application Fee means any fee that is collected by the entity to recuperate its actual and reasonable costs linked to processing an application. Seen in 39 SEC filings.
  • Application Fee means the fee required at the time of submission for a sales and use tax exclusion. Seen in 30 SEC filings.
  • Application Fee means a fee of a specific amount, set by the Board, due upon submitting an application, and including any late payment penalties or interest for failure to pay according to the requirements defined in the document. Seen in 27 SEC filings.
  • Application Fee means any nonrefundable fee, which is paid by a potential tenant to a landlord or managing agent for the purpose of being considered as a tenant for a dwelling unit. Seen in 27 SEC filings.
  • Application Fee means the charge assessed to process a collocator's application for virtual collocation requests. Seen in 24 SEC filings.
  • Application Fee means the amount established from time to time by the organization and initially set forth in the standards, which the Company is required to remit to apply for service. Seen in 24 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Application Fee means a non-refundable charge required by [Organization] to process an application, covering the cost and time for obtaining necessary applicant information.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Applying for a mortgage or auto loan
  • Completing a rental application
  • Submitting an application to a university or college
  • Applying for a job or position within an organization

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Application Fee means a specific amount set at the time of application submission including any penalties or interest identified in the [Governing Law] for late or failed payment.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Engaging with a consulting firm for professional services
  • Submitting an application for franchising opportunities
  • Starting a service contract with a new service provider
  • Making a purchase that requires an application process

Relevant Sectors

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Application Fee means a non-refundable charge required by [Organization] to process an application, covering the cost and time for obtaining necessary applicant information.

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