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Reporting Forms

This page lists the registration and reporting forms required for filing with the Federal Election Commission. Questions? Call 1-800/424-9530 or e-mail info@fec.gov. Some forms are available to file as online webforms; for more information about these, visit the online filing page.

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Forms for Candidates and Authorized Committees

Form 1 Statement of Organization [PDF] used to register campaign committees. 
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Form 2 Statement of Candidacy [PDF] used to register candidates for House, Senate and President.  Instructions [PDF]
Form 3 Report of Receipts and Disbursements [PDF] for House and Senate candidates' authorized campaign committees (includes Schedules A - D and Form 3Z-1)  
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  Post-Election Detailed Summary Page (Form 3) [PDF]. 
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Form 3P Report of Receipts and Disbursements [PDF] for Presidential candidates' authorized campaign committees (includes Schedules A-P - D-P). 
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  Post-Election Detailed Summary Page (Form 3P) [PDF] 
Instructions [PDF]
Form 6 48-Hour Notice of Contributions/Loans Received [PDF] used to disclose the receipt of last-minute contributions of $1,000 or more 
Instructions
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Online Webform
Form 8 Debt Settlement Plan [PDF] filed by committees attempting to settle debts for less than the full amount owed.
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Form 10* 24-Hour Notice of Expenditure from Candidate's Personal Funds [PDF] used to disclose personal expenditures that exceed certain threshold amounts (Millionaire).
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Online Webform
Form 11* 24-Hour Notice of Opposition Personal Funds Amount [PDF] used to disclose eligibility for increased limits (Millionaire).
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Form 12* 24-Hour Notice of Suspension of Increased Limits [PDF] (Millionaire).
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Form 13 Report of Donations Accepted for Inaugural Committee [PDF].
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* Please note that the provisions of the Millionaires' Amendment have been affected by the Supreme Court decision in Davis v. FEC. Please visit the FEC’s Litigation page for additional information.

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Forms for PACs and Parties

Form 1 Statement of Organization [PDF] used to register parties and PACs. 
Instructions
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Form 1M Notification of Multicandidate Status [PDF] filed by parties and PACs. 
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Form 3X Report of Receipts and Disbursements [PDF] filed by unauthorized committees, including PACs and party committees (includes Schedules A - L).
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Form 4 Report of Receipts and Disbursements [PDF] filed by committees or organizations supporting a national nominating convention (includes Schedules A - D). 
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Form 8 Debt Settlement Plan [PDF] filed by committees attempting to settle debts for less than the full amount owed.
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Forms for Other Filers

Form 5 Report of Independent Expenditures Made and Contributions Received [PDF] filed by individuals or groups.
Instructions
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Online Webform (For Registered Entity or Person(s) with FEC-Assigned ID)
Online Webform (For Non-Registered Entity or Person(s) without FEC-Assigned ID)
Form 7 Report of Communication Costs by Corporations and Membership Organizations (includes instructions) [PDF].
Form 9 24-Hour Notice of Disbursements/Obligations for Electioneering Communications [PDF] filed by individuals and groups.
Instructions
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Online Webform (For Registered Entity or Person(s) with FEC-Assigned ID)
Online Webform (For Non-Registered Entity or Person(s) without FEC-Assigned ID)

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