Getting started with FECfile+

FECfile+ is designed for a limited group of committees as initial support is rolled out. FECfile+ is still in development, and therefore by signing up committees may experience limitations with the application. Further, the Federal Election Commission reserves the right to terminate access to FECfile+.

Committees must start by having a registered committee. Currently, only newly registered PACs that do not allocate or who have not registered as a lobbyist/registrant can use FECfile+. FECfile+ will be expanded over time to include additional committee types.

An optional next step, committees can create an electronic filing password. This will allow committees to submit reports in FECfile+. This can be done now, or later, when you’re ready to file a report.

After creating a committee, you will need to create a login.gov account to access FECfile+. The email address used to create your Login.gov account should match what was used to register the committee.

To create your Login.gov account:

1. Go to FECfile+.
2. Click the "Sign in with Login.gov" button or the "Sign in" link in the upper-right corner of the homepage and follow the prompts.
   Note: As part of the Login.gov account creation, you will be required to select at least one multi-factor authentication method.

With a registered committee and new login.gov account, now get set up in FECfile+. Start by creating a profile.
Note: The email address should match what was used to create Login.gov account as well as what was used to register the committee.

1. Enter your first name
2. Enter your last name
3. Verify your email address is correct.
4. Click the "Continue" button

To access committee accounts, all must consent to the FECfile+ terms of service and user agreement.

1. Read the terms of service and user agreement.
2. Optional: Check the checkbox saying “You consent to the terms of service and user agreement for one year”.
   Note: If the security notification changes, you may have to consent to it again in less than one year.
3. Click the “Consent” button

Finally, create a committee account in FECfile+. To create a FECfile+ committee account, the committee must first be registered and have a committee ID number.

1. Click the “Create a new committee account” button.
2. Type the committee ID number you received after registering your committee and click the magnifying glass to search for your committee.
3. Once you find your committee, click the “Create account” button.
4. Next you will be prompted to add another committee administrator. Committees are required to add a second committee administrator upon account creation to help prevent accidental lockout.
   Note: you will need to contact the other committee administrator and tell them to sign-up for FECfile+ since the FEC does not currently have notifications in place that automatically invite other users to join.
5. You’re done! Welcome to FECfile+!

Which email address should I use to sign-up for FECfile+?

To create a Login.gov account, use the same email address to register the committee and create the electronic filing password. The email address should match in all places.

Which devices can I use to access FECfile+?

For the best experience, the FEC recommends using a computer or tablet. FECfile+ has not yet been optimized for use on mobile devices.

How do I get help when something goes wrong?

Get help with technical support and password issues by contacting the Electronic Filing Office.

For help with filing reports and amendments or reporting questions, please contact the Reports Analysis Division.

How do I provide feedback about desired functionality in FECfile+?

Use the feedback box in the bottom-right corner on any page in FECfile+.