SARA Annual Requirements Beginning July 1, 2025 SARA Renewal Process (90 days to complete)
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Institution renewal period opens (Day 1)
Institution submits renewal application to State Portal Entity (SPE)
If approved, the institution receives invoice and payment link from NC-SARA
Institution remits payment to NC-SARA
NC-SARA confirms payment, sends confirmation information to institution (Day 90)
TN-SARA Fee Payment
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On or about Oct 1, institutions will receive payment info for TN-SARA fee due by Dec 1
By Dec 1 Institution remits fee to TN-SARA SPE