Campaign Finance Information & Disclosure Forms
Information and materials contained in this section of the website are designed to assist candidates‚ treasurers and their staff in understanding and complying with New Jersey campaign finance rules and filing requirements. Select the applicable type of candidate or committee you are filing for to receive additional information. For additional information contact ELEC at (609) 292-8700.
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FORMS
(Electronic Filing is mandatory)
STEP ONE
Signing Reports Electronically
The registration number and PIN will take the place of your signature allowing you to file electronically.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID REGISTRATION NUMBER AND PIN (YOUR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE) FOR EVERY PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING A CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT BEFORE FILING ELECTRONICALLY – THIS INCLUDES THE CANDIDATE‚ TREASURER‚ DEPUTY TREASURER AND POSSIBLY CHAIRPERSON.
STEP TWO
Single Candidates
NOTE: Single Candidates SCHOOL BOARD CLICK HERE 
D–1 Single Candidate Certificate of Organization and Designation of Campaign Depository and Treasurer
DX Designation of Deputy Treasurer and/or Additional Depository
D–1G Gubernatorial/Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidates
Form A–1 Single Candidate Spending Nothing‚ or Single Candidate Spending $6‚900 or Less
C–1 Supplemental Contributor Information - Up to 12 entries
All 2025 and future elections - Form C–1
E-1 To report 72/24 hour expenditure notices - Up to 14 entries
All 2025 and future elections - Form E–1
ELEC’s Web–Based Report Filing System for R–1 | As a candidate if you meet any of these criteria‚ then file Form R-1; | ||
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| Single Candidate Committees | Spending More than $5‚800 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Two Candidates) | Spending More than $11‚000 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Three or More Candidates) | Spending More than $15‚800 | |
Form PFD-1 Form for Governor‚ Lt. Governor‚ Senate and Assembly
Form COC–B Certification of Consent to Service of Process and Submission – Bank Information
Form COC–C Certification of Consent to Service of Process and Submission – Committee Information
Single Candidate School Board
D-1 Single Candidate Certificate of Organization and Designation of Campaign Depository and Treasurer
DX Designation of Deputy Treasurer and/or Additional Depository
C-1 Supplemental Contributor Information - Up to 12 entries
All 2025 and future elections - Form C-1
E-1 To report 72/24 hour expenditure notices - Up to 14 entries
All 2025 and future elections - Form E-1
ELEC’s Web–Based Report Filing System for R–1 | As a candidate if you meet any of these criteria‚ then file Form R-1; | ||
| Single Candidate Committees | Spending More than $5‚800 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Two Candidates) | Spending More than $11‚000 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Three or More Candidates) | Spending More than $15‚800 | |
Form COC–B Certification of Consent to Service of Process and Submission – Bank Information
Form COC–C Certification of Consent to Service of Process and Submission – Committee Information
| MANUAL | |
| DOWNLOAD |
REQUEST BY MAIL |
FORMS
(Electronic Filing is mandatory)
STEP ONE
Signing Reports Electronically
The registration number and PIN will take the place of your signature allowing you to file electronically.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID REGISTRATION NUMBER AND PIN (YOUR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE) FOR EVERY PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING A CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT BEFORE FILING ELECTRONICALLY – THIS INCLUDES THE CANDIDATE‚ TREASURER‚ DEPUTY TREASURER AND POSSIBLY CHAIRPERSON.
STEP TWO
Joint Candidate Committees
NOTE: Joint Candidate Committees SCHOOL BOARD CLICK HERE
D–2 Joint Candidates Committee Certificate of Organization and Designation of Campaign Depository and Treasurer
D–2 Joint Candidates Committee Certificate of Organization and Designation of Campaign Depository and Treasurer - Up to 12 Candidates
DX Designation of Deputy Treasurer and/or Additional Depository
A-2 Two or More Candidates Spending Nothing; Two Candidates Spending $13‚100 or Less; or Three or More Candidates Spending $18‚700 or Less
C-1 Supplemental Contributor Information – Up to 12 entries
All 2025 and future elections - Form C-1
E-1 To report 72/24 hour expenditure notices – Up to 14 entries
All 2025 and future elections - Form E–1
ELEC’s Web–Based Report Filing System for R–1 | As a candidate if you meet any of these criteria‚ then file Form R-1; | ||
| Single Candidate Committees | Spending More than $5‚800 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Two Candidates) | Spending More than $11‚000 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Three or More Candidates) | Spending More than $15‚800 | |
Form PFD-1 Form for Governor‚ Lt. Governor‚ Senate and Assembly
Form COC–B Certification of Consent to Service of Process and Submission – Bank Information
Form COC–C Certification of Consent to Service of Process and Submission – Committee Information
Joint Candidate Committee School Board
D–2 Joint Candidates Committee Certificate of Organization and Designation of Campaign Depository and Treasurer
D–2 Joint Candidates Committee Certificate of Organization and Designation of Campaign Depository and Treasurer - Up to 12 Candidates
DX Designation of Deputy Treasurer and/or Additional Depository
C-1 Supplemental Contributor Information – Up to 12 entries
All 2025 and future elections - Form C–1
E-1 To report 72/24 hour expenditure notices – Up to 14 entries
All 2025 and future elections - Form E–1
ELEC’s Web–Based Report Filing System for R–1 | As a candidate if you meet any of these criteria‚ then file Form R-1; | ||
| Single Candidate Committees | Spending More than $5‚800 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Two Candidates) | Spending More than $11‚000 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Three or More Candidates) | Spending More than $15‚800 | |
Form R–1 Report of Contributions and Expenditures
Form COC–B Certification of Consent to Service of Process and Submission – Bank Information
Form COC–C Certification of Consent to Service of Process and Submission – Committee Information
| MANUAL | |
| DOWNLOAD |
REQUEST BY MAIL |
FORMS
(Electronic Filing is mandatory)
STEP ONE
Signing Reports Electronically
The registration number and PIN will take the place of your signature allowing you to file electronically.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID REGISTRATION NUMBER AND PIN (YOUR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE) FOR EVERY PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING A CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT BEFORE FILING ELECTRONICALLY – THIS INCLUDES THE CANDIDATE‚ TREASURER‚ DEPUTY TREASURER AND POSSIBLY CHAIRPERSON.
STEP TWO
Political Committees
This manual is not for reporting by a candidate but is used for reporting by a political committee in existence for only one or two elections‚ such as a public question committee. If you have any questions concerning whether your group should report as a political committee‚ please contact the Compliance staff of the Commission at (609) 292–8700.
PC Political Committee Registration Statement and Designation of Campaign Treasurer and Depository
PC Political Committee – School Board Political Committee Registration Statement and Designation of Campaign Treasurer and Depository
Form DX Designation of Deputy Treasurer and Depository
C-1 Supplemental Contributor Information – Up to 12 entries
All 2025 and future elections - Form C–1
E-1 To report 72/24 hour expenditure notices – Up to 14 entries
All 2025 and future elections - Form E–1
ELEC’s Web–Based Report Filing System for R–1 | If you meet any of the criteria‚ then file Form R-1 | ||
| Two or more individuals‚ corporation‚ association‚ firm‚ company‚ or partnership. |
Raises/Expends $3‚200 or more | |
Form COC–B Certification of Consent to Service of Process and Submission – Bank Information
Form COC–C Certification of Consent to Service of Process and Submission – Committee Information
FORMS
(Electronic Filing is mandatory)
STEP ONE
Signing Reports Electronically
The registration number and PIN will take the place of your signature allowing you to file electronically.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID REGISTRATION NUMBER AND PIN (YOUR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE) FOR EVERY PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING A CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT BEFORE FILING ELECTRONICALLY – THIS INCLUDES THE CANDIDATE‚ TREASURER‚ DEPUTY TREASURER AND POSSIBLY CHAIRPERSON.
STEP TWO
Recall Candidates & Committees
RC–1 Recall or Recall Defense Committee – Certificate of Organization and Designation of Campaign Treasurer and Depository
RC–2 Recall Committee – Registration Statement
A-4 Recall Committee – Sworn Statement
C-1 Supplemental Contributor Information – Up to 12 entries
All 2025 and future elections -Form C–1
E-1 To report 72/24 hour expenditure notices – Up to 14 entries
All 2025 and future elections -Form E–1
DX Designation of Deputy Treasurer and/or Additional Depository
ELEC’s Web–Based Report Filing System for R–1 | As a candidate if you meet any of these criteria‚ then file Form R-1; | ||
| Single Candidate Committees | Spending More than $5‚800 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Two Candidates) | Spending More than $11‚000 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Three or More Candidates) | Spending More than $15‚800 | |
Form A–1 Single Candidate Spending Nothing‚ or Single Candidate Spending $6‚900 or Less
FORMS
(Electronic Filing is mandatory)
STEP ONE
Signing Reports Electronically
The registration number and PIN will take the place of your signature allowing you to file electronically.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID REGISTRATION NUMBER AND PIN (YOUR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE) FOR EVERY PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING A CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT BEFORE FILING ELECTRONICALLY – THIS INCLUDES THE CANDIDATE‚ TREASURER‚ DEPUTY TREASURER AND POSSIBLY CHAIRPERSON.
STEP TWO
Independent Expenditures
D-6 Registration Statement and Designation of Organizational Depository
ELEC’s Web–Based Report Filing System for R–1
Report of Independent Expenditures must be filed only by persons making independent expenditures‚ not in concert with any other person or group‚ for the support or defeat of a candidate or to aid the passage or defeat of a public question‚ from their own funds (that will not be paid back to them by another person or party).
IND Report of Independent Expenditures (Individuals expending personal funds‚ not in concert with any other person or group)