ELEC

  • What is ELEC?

    Established in 1973‚ ELEC monitors the campaign financing of all elections in the State. Whether the election is for Governor or Mayor‚ member of the Legislature or a City Council‚ candidates and campaign organizations are required to file with the Commission contribution and expenditure reports.

    View Historical Information link

  • Hours of Operation

    Commission:
    9:00 am-5:00 pm‚ Monday - Friday

    Public Room:
    9:15 am-4:45 pm‚ Monday - Friday

    Email

    To report web site problems and web site feedback via email to webmaster.

  • Address

    As of December 4‚ 2017‚ the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission will be located at 25 South Stockton Street‚ 5th Floor‚ Trenton‚ NJ 08608.

    By U.S. Mail

    New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission‚ P.O. Box 185‚ Trenton‚ New Jersey 08625-0185.

    By Commercial Delivery Service

    New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission‚ 25 South Stockton Street‚ 5th Floor‚ Trenton‚ NJ 08608.

  • By Phone

    General information and Help Desk at: (609) 292–8700

    Toll Free within New Jersey: 1(888) 313–ELEC (3532)

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Electronic Filing

Political Party Committees and Continuing Political Committees

Welcome to the Next Generation of the E–Filings (Short Forms) for political party committees‚ legislative leadership committees and continuing political committees. They can now be filled out and filed through any browser; on your smart phone or tablet. However‚ if you still need assistance‚ our help desk is a phone call away. Contact the Help Desk for Electronic Filing by calling (609) 292–8700 or‚ toll free (within New Jersey) at 1 (888) 313–ELEC (3532) for assistance to file the short forms.

If you are a constant user of this site‚ you will find that the process is slightly different. A registration number and PIN are still required; however‚ after pressing the button to “File With ELEC” you will receive a CONFIRMATION MESSAGE. Do not delete this message as it contains further instructions and a link to retrieve your date–stamped filed form. You will need to print a copy of your filed form for your records and for filing with your county clerk.


plus Prerequisites

A registration number and PIN are required registration number and PIN are required

Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer. Please click on the icon (Get Adobe Reader) to go to the Adobe Website for a FREE download of Acrobat Reader Get Adobe Reader FREE


plus The Filing Process

  • When using a keyboard for best results and minimum errors use the TAB key to navigate from field to field.
  • If filing multiple forms wait for a confirmation number for each before opening the next form.
  • All required fields need to be completed.
  • After you have completed the form click the File with ELEC button.
  • If successfully filed a CONFIRMATION MESSAGE containing a Confirmation Number will appear in place of the filed document. Follow the instructions on the Confirmation Message page to open your filed form save and print two copies of the form (one for your records and one for filing with the county clerk).
  • The Confirmation Message page along with a copy of your filed form is your receipt; print a copy and save with your records.

STOP – YOU MUST HAVE A VALID REGISTRATION NUMBER AND PIN FOR EVERY PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING A COMMITTEE REPORT BEFORE FILING ELECTRONICALLY – THIS INCLUDES THE ORGANIZATIONAL TREASURER‚ DEPUTY TREASURER AND CHAIRPERSON.


Political Party Committees and Continuing Political Committees

Reporting For Political Party Committees‚ Legislative Leadership Committees and Continuing Political Committees

D-3 D-3 Political Party Committee (only) Designation Political Party Committee Designation of Organizational Treasurer and Depository

A-3 A-3 Committee Sworn Statement Committee Sworn Statement - For Committees expending $7‚200 or less in a calendar year

C-3 C-3 Supplemental Contributor Information Supplemental Contributor Information - To report contributions in excess of $300 or for 48-hour contribution notices

          C-3 C-3 Supplemental Contributor Information Multi-Page Supplemental Contributor Information - To report contributions in excess of $300 or for 48-hour
          contribution notices. This form provides enough space to report up to 18 contribution entries

E-3 E-3 Supplemental Expenditure Information Supplemental Expenditure Information - To report 48-hour expenditure notices

          E-3 E-3 Supplemental Expenditure Information Multi-Page Supplemental Expenditure Information - To report 48-hour expenditure notices. This form
          provides enough space to report up to 14 expenditure entries

D-4 D-4 Continuing Political Committee – Registration Statement and Designation of Organizational Depository Continuing Political Committee - Registration Statement and Designation of Organizational Depository

D-5 D-5 Legislative Leadership Committee - Registration Statement and Designation of Organizational Depository Legislative Leadership Committee - Registration Statement and Designation of Organizational Depository

D-5N D-5N Legislative Leadership Committee - Notice of Membership Legislative Leadership Committee - Notice of Membership


Independent Expenditures

IND IND - Independent Expenditures Uncoordinated and independent expenditure(s) exceeding $1‚900
  • Independent Expenditure Reporting Instructions link


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