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-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, QaOjQBFpDt2zlmte4q5UD8UEs7wrvktAyX42/VXhV4ayvELio8TIiLcvNaAUSKqt dVM2a5pDVC0c2Pmu3Kt91A== 0000912057-02-005966.txt : 20020414 0000912057-02-005966.hdr.sgml : 20020414 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-02-005966 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20020214 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: OPTIO SOFTWARE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001096689 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372] IRS NUMBER: 581435435 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-58243 FILM NUMBER: 02545301 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: WINDWARD FAIRWAY II STREET 2: 3015 WINDWARD PLZ CITY: ALPHARETTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30005 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CAREY CHARLES R CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001106297 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 215 BELLAMY STREET CITY: HOMER STATE: GA ZIP: 30547 BUSINESS PHONE: 6785841640 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 215 BELLAMY STREET CITY: HOMER STATE: GA ZIP: 30547 SC 13G/A 1 a2070635zsc13ga.htm SC 13G/A Prepared by MERRILL CORPORATION
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

SCHEDULE 13G
(Rule 13d-102)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULES 13d-1(b)(c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED
PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b)
(Amendment No. 3)⁽¹⁾

		OPTIO SOFTWARE, INC.
		(Name of Issuer)
		Common Stock, no par value per share
		(Title of Class of Securities)
		68389J 10 6
		(CUSIP Number)
		December 31, 2001
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

/ / 1Rule 13d-1(b)

/ / 2Rule 13d-1(c)

/x/ 3Rule 13d-1(d)

(1) The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes.)


CUSIP No. 68389J 10 6	13G	Page 2 of 6 Pages


1.	NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
	Charles Carey

2.	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*			(a) / /4
				(b) / /5

3.	SEC USE ONLY

4.	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
	U.S. Citizen

NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED		5.	SOLE VOTING POWER
			1,930,270

BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH		6.	SHARED VOTING POWER
			-0-

		7.	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
			1,930,270

		8.	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
			-0-

9.	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
	1,930,270

10.	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*			/ /6

11.	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
	10.4%

12.	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
	IN


CUSIP No. 68389J 10 6	13G	Page 3 of 6 Pages

Item 1(a).		Name of Issuer:
		Optio Software, Inc.
Item 1(b).		Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
		3015 Windward Plaza Windward Fairways II Alpharetta, GA 30005
Item 2(a).		Name of Person Filing:
		Charles Carey
Item 2(b).		Address of Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence:
		215 Bellamy Street Homer, GA 30547
Item 2(c).		Citizenship:
		U.S. Citizen
Item 2(d).		Title of Class of Securities:
		Common Stock, no par value per share
Item 2(e).		CUSIP Number:
		68389J 10 6
Item 3.		If This Statement is Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b) or (c), Check Whether the Person Filing is a:

(a)	/ /	Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange Act.
(b)	/ /	Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Exchange Act.
(c)	/ /	Insurance Company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Exchange Act.
(d)	/ /	Investment Company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act.
(e)	/ /	An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).
(f)	/ /	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F).
(g)	/ /	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G).
(h)	/ /	A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
(i)	/ /	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of Investment Company Act.
(j)	/ /	Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).

If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), check this box. / /

Not applicable


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Item 4. Ownership.

Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer defined in Item 1.

(a): Amount Beneficially Owned: 1,930,270
(b): Percent of Class: 10.4%
(c): Number of shares as to which such person has:

		(i)		Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,930,270
		(ii)		Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: -0-
		(iii)		Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,930,270
		(iv)		Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: -0-

Instruction. For computations regarding securities which represent a right to acquire an underlying security, see Rule 13d-3(d)(1).

Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.

If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following [ ].

Instruction. Dissolution of a group requires a response to this item.

Not Applicable.

Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.

If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than five percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.

Not applicable.


CUSIP No. 68389J 10 6	13G	Page 5 of 6 Pages

Item 7.

Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company.

If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.

Not applicable.

Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.

If a group has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(h) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of each member of the group.

Not applicable.

Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.

Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.

Not applicable.

Item 10. Certification.

Not applicable.


CUSIP No. 68389J 10 6	13G	Page 6 of 6 Pages

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: February 14, 2002

By:

/s/ CHARLES CAREY

Charles Carey

The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative (other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person), evidence of the representatives authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.

Note. Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. SeeRule 13d-7(b) for other parties for whom copies are to be sent.

Attention. Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute federal criminal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001).

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