Other filing software
Committees can choose among several software alternatives to FECFile, the FEC's free filing software. The FEC doesn't endorse or approve any software, but it does maintain a list of software packages that allow committees to upload properly formatted files to the FEC system.
Software options
The following companies have contacted the FEC and indicated that they are implementing electronic filing. The tools that facilitate doing so are available to anyone who wishes to use them. Check with software vendors be sure they support electronic filing with the FEC.
| Company Name | Software Package | Web Site | Email Address | Phone Number | Status |
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| CMDI | CMDI Crimson Filer | http://cmdi.com | |||
| ISPolitical.com | ISPolitical | http://www.ispolitical.com | |||
| EFO Web Services | EFO Web Services | http://salientcrgt.com | |||
| Aristotle International, Inc. | Campaign Manager | http://aristotle.com/ | |||
| PASOFT solutions | PAM Public Affairs Management | http://pasoftsolutions.com | |||
| PACSmart Filing Services LLC | PACsmart Filing Services | https://pacsmart.net | |||
| PrimaryTheRinos.Org | FECFile | http://primarytherinos.org | |||
| Hannibal Software Inc. | Hannibal Software | http://hannibalsoftware.com | |||
| Campaign Deputy | Campaign Deputy | https://www.campaigndeputy.com | |||
| 1801 Technology Holdings LLC | ACME Filer | ||||
| 720 Strategies | PACMaster | ||||
| All Around Campaigns | FEC Electronic Filing Compliant | ||||
| AmeriCan GOTV Enterprises, LLC | GOTV Campaign Optimizer | ||||
| American Political Webware | Ampolweb | ||||
| AVF Consulting, Inc. | Microsoft Dynamics NAV; FEC Reporting | ||||
| Campaign Deputy, LLC | Campaign Deputy | ||||
| Cision US Inc. | Cision PAC Management | ||||
| CompleteCampaigns.com | BackOffice | ||||
| C. Young &ASSOCIATES, Inc. | CMS | ||||
| CQ Roll Call | Capwiz PACbuilder | ||||
| Data+Imagination, Inc. | VoteTech | ||||
| DirectFile, Inc. | DirectFile | ||||
| Donelson and Associates | microPAC Political Action Committee InfoSystem and Outsourcing Services | ||||
| ElecTek USA | ElecTek | ||||
| Hannibal Software, Inc. | Hannibal/ Landslide | ||||
| Keel Systems LLC | www.keel.com/camtrack | ||||
| MPower Systems Public Policy Group | MPower Systems | ||||
| MrDistrict LLC | MrDistrict | ||||
| MURRAYCOM.COM | The Focus System | ||||
| PAC Outsourcing, LLC | Vocus | ||||
| PAC Services LLC | |||||
| PASoft Solutions &SERVICES, Inc. | PASoft PAC Manager | ||||
| Patton Technologies, LLC | PT Campaign Suite; PT Database PT Financial PT Disclosure? | ||||
| Paula Y. Edwards | |||||
| Political Compliance Services Inc. | Complete Compliance Systems | ||||
| Stakeholder, Inc. | STAKEHOLDER.NET and STAKEHOLDER PAC MANAGER | ||||
| Trail Blazer Campaign Services | Trail Blazer | ||||
| Public Affairs Support Services | PASS | http://www.pactrack.net/ | |||
| Q.E.D., Inc. | Pundit/2000 | ||||
| QwikCompliance, Inc. | QwikCompliance FEC Reporting Software | ||||
| RACE-TRAX Political Software | |||||
| RDE System Support Group | Visual Elect | ||||
| Sage Systems | Sage ListManagerT v1.0 | ||||
| Statecraft Inc. | Craftware Express | ||||
| The Synetech Group, Inc. | FECreporting.com | ||||
| NetFile | NetFile | https://netfile.com/ | |||
| EveryAction | EveryAction | https://www.everyaction.com | |||
| Spoke Partners LLC | Spoke Partners PAC Manager | https://www.spokepartners.com | |||
| Cision Us Inc. | Cision PAC Management | http://www.cision.com | |||
| Paula Y. Edwards, CPA, MST | Electionmachine | http://electionmachine.com | |||
| Aristotle International, Inc. | Aristotle 360 | http://aristotle.com | |||
| Statecraft, Inc. | Campaign Craftware | http://www.statecraft.com | |||
| Filpac LLC | Filpac | https://www.filpac.com | |||
| BlueUtopia | BlueUtopia FEC Reporting | https://blueutopia.com | |||
| Red Curve | Vortex | http://redcurve.com | |||
| ITSSDCS | ITSS DCS | http://www.fec.gov | |||
| Campaign Finance Technologies | BlitzFile | https://www.blitzfile.com/ | |||
| DDC | Democracy Direct | http://ddcpublicaffairs.com/ | |||
| NGP VAN, Inc. | NGP Campaign Office | https://www.ngpvan.com | |||
| FrontRunner LLC | FrontRunner | http://tryfrontrunner.com | |||
| VENAALLIANCE | VENAALLIANCE | http://WWWVENAALLIANCE.ORG | |||
| Advantage microPAC PAC Software and Outsourcing Services | Advantage MicroPAC | http://www.micropac.net | |||
| Trail Blazer Campaign Services, Inc | Trail Blazer | https://www.trailblz.com/Political-Campaign-Software/FECReporting | |||
| StewardshipOne | thetruehuman.net | http://thetruehuman.net | |||
| Schweitzer Laboratories | 4US | http://4US.net | |||
| NetCentrics Corporation | SitScape | https://www.netcentrics.com/ | |||
| Statecraft | Campaign Craftware | http://statecraft.com | |||
| Aegis Premier Technologies | AegisCRM | https://www.aegispremier.com/ | |||
| ChangeTomorrow | ChangeTomorrow | http://www.changetomorrow.org | |||
| Red Curve Solutions | Vortex | https://www.redcurve.com |
Developer and vendor information
Requirements
Electronic filing requires the use of special data formatting and upload procedures that can best be accomplished by software written specifically for this purpose. The software must be capable of creating a file in the proper format, validating and encrypting the file and uploading the file to the FEC.
Vendor tools
The vendor tool package download includes:
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Electronic filing specifications: format layouts and technical specifications for all reports and schedules required to be filed with the FEC.
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Validation software: a program designed to check files, ensuring compliance with the format requirements. Sample files that comply with the validation specifications are also included.
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Upload utility and report image rendering: files necessary to upload validated reports to the FEC website using TCP/IP and SSL, as well as files necessary to render a report image from data.
The Web services includes:
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Electronic filing specifications: format layouts and technical specifications for all reports and schedules required to be filed with the FEC.
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Web check: audits report data looking for problems with structure, format, and various other aspects of the data. A report is produced showing any problems found, providing you an opportunity to make corrections prior to uploading the report.
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Web print: render a printable PDF representation of your FEC report. The report data will be stamped onto official FEC form templates. Examples of these forms are available on the FEC Website at http://www.fec.gov/info/forms.shtml.
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Web load: safely and securely transmits your report to the FEC. If any problems are encountered during the process, Web Upload will terminate the upload session and report back status.
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API Key: code to use free efiling services provided by FEC. All software vendors need to register to get API key.
Approval
During the electronic filing process, the file is received and evaluated to verify that the it has been correctly formatted and that all necessary information is properly included. The FEC does not officially endorse or approve electronic filing software products. Any software package or other computer process that can produce and upload properly formatted files may be used for electronic filing.