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Federal Election Commission | United States of America
  • FEC Record: Reporting

Electronic filing update (2011)

September 26, 2011

A new version of the electronic filing specifications (v.8) was implemented today (September 26, 2011). As of September 26, reports filed electronically must be formatted in Version 8 in order to be accepted.

FECFile users

Current FECFile users need only open their software (after September 26) and accept the automatic update. Those wishing to download FECFile for the first time may do so at https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/filing-reports/fecfile-software/.

Commercial software users

The FEC has been working with software vendors to prepare them for the revised specifications. Political committees using commercial filing software should contact their vendors for more information about the latest release. Vendors may access tools and the revised specifications at https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/filing-reports/other-filing-software/.

If you have any questions about the revised electronic filing specifications, please call the FEC’s Electronic Filing Office at: (202) 694-1307 or (800) 424-9530 ext. 1307 or visit https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/filing-reports/electronic-filing/.

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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.