Note 5 - Security Deposits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Lease Security Deposit [Text Block]

Note 5: Security Deposits

Pursuant to Onvia’s current lease for corporate office space, Onvia provided a security deposit of $538,000, which is reduced annually on a straight line basis over the first three years of the lease beginning with the first anniversary of the commencement date.  On the fourth anniversary of the commencement date, $45,000 will be returned to Onvia, and the balance of $90,000 will be returned in October 2015 upon termination of the existing lease agreement.  In March 2012 and 2011, $45,000 and $135,000 was returned to the Company, respectively.