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Federal Election Commission | United States of America
  • Tips for Treasurers

Electronic filing update

May 31, 2017

The FEC has released revised electronic filing specifications (v.8.2). After June 6, 2017, only filings formatted in Version 8.2 will be accepted. Current FECFile users need only open their software (beginning June 7) and accept the automatic update. Committees using commercial filing software should contact their vendors for more information about the latest release. If you have any questions, please call the Electronic Filing Office at: (202) 694-1307 or (800) 424-9530 ext. 1307.

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This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.