This page lists publications and forms produced by the Federal Election Commission, organized both by title and by type and subject. The Acrobat files (.pdf) on this site can be viewed with the Adobe Reader available from Adobe. The Word files (.doc) can be viewed with Microsoft Word available from Microsoft.
Advisory Opinions [PDF] [HTML] |
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program [PDF] [HTML] |
Availability of FEC Information [PDF] [HTML] |
The Biennial Contribution Limit [PDF] [HTML] |
Candidate Registration [PDF] [HMTL] |
Citizen's Guide [PDF] [HMTL] |
Committee Treasurers [PDF] [HTML] |
Compliance with Laws Outside the FEC's Jurisdiction [PDF] [HTML] |
Contributions [PDF] [HTML] |
Coordinated Communications and Independent Expenditures [PDF] [HTML] |
Electioneering Communications [PDF] [HTML] |
FEC and the Federal Campaign Finance Law [PDF] [HTML] |
FEC Rules for National Convention Delegates [PDF] [HTML] |
Federal and State Campaign Finance Laws [PDF] [HTML] |
Filing a Complaint [PDF] [HTML] |
Foreign Nationals [PDF] [HTML] |
Internet Communications and Activity [PDF] [HTML] |
Local Party Activity [HTML] [PDF] |
Partnerships [PDF] [HTML] |
Public Funding of Presidential Elections [PDF] [HTML] |
Sale and Use of Information from FEC Reports [PDF] [HTML] |
Special Notices on Political Ads and Solicitations [PDF] [HTML] |
The $3 Checkoff [PDF] [HTML] |
Volunteer Activity [PDF] [HTML] |
BCRA Supplement |
Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Committees (April 2008) [PDF] and Supplement [PDF] |
Campaign Guide for Corporations and Labor Organizations (January 2007) [PDF] and Supplement [PDF] |
Campaign Guide for Nonconnected Committees (October 2005) [PDF] and Supplement [PDF] |
Campaign Guide for Political Party Committees (August 2007) and Supplement [PDF] |
Shays Rulemaking Supplement [PDF] |
Form 1 | Statement of Organization
[PDF] used to register campaign committees Form 1 Instructions [PDF] |
Form 2 | Statement of Candidacy
[PDF] used to register candidates for House, Senate and President Form 2 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) . Form 3 Instructions [PDF] |
Post-Election Detailed Summary Page
(Form 3) [PDF] |
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Form 3L | Report of Contributions Bundled by Lobbyists/Registrants and Lobbyist/Registrant PACs [PDF] used by candidates, party committees and Leadership PACs to disclose bundled contributions forwarded by or credited to lobbyists, registrants and their PACs. Form 3L Instructions [PDF] |
Form 3P | Report of Receipts and
Disbursements for Presidential candidates' authorized campaign committees
(includes Schedules A-P - D-P) Form 3P Instructions [PDF] |
Post-Election Detailed Summary Page
(Form 3P) [PDF] |
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Form 6 | 48-Hour Notice of Contributions/Loans
Received [PDF] used to disclose the receipt of last-minute contributions
of $1,000 or more Form 6 Instructions [PDF] |
Form 8 | Debt Settlement Plan
[PDF] filed by committees attempting to settle debts for less than the full
amount owed Form 8 Instructions [PDF] |
Form 13 | Report of Donations
Accepted for Inaugural Committee [PDF] Form 13 Instructions [PDF] |
Form 1 | Statement of Organization
[PDF] used to register parties and PACs Form 1 Instructions [PDF] |
Form 1M | Notification of Multicandidate
Status [PDF] filed by parties and PACs Form 1M Instructions [PDF] |
Form 3L | Report of Contributions Bundled by Lobbyists/Registrants and Lobbyist/Registrant PACs [PDF] used by candidates, party committees and Leadership PACs to disclose bundled contributions forwarded by or credited to lobbyists, registrants and their PACs. Form 3L Instructions [PDF] |
Form 3X | Report
of Receipts and Disbursements [PDF] filed by unauthorized committees, including
PACs and party committees (includes Schedules A - L) Form 3X Instructions [PDF] |
Form 4 | Report of Receipts and
Disbursements [PDF] filed by committees or organizations supporting a national
nominating convention (includes Schedules A - D) Form 4 Instructions [PDF] |
Form 8 | Debt Settlement Plan
[PDF] filed by committees attempting to settle debts for less than the full
amount owed Form 8 Instructions [PDF] |
Form 5 | Report of Independent
Expenditures Made and Contributions Received [PDF] filed by individuals
or groups Form 5 Instructions [PDF] |
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 Form 9 Instructions [PDF] |