This is an introduction to some of the most common campaign disclosure forms filed by candidates early in their campaigns. It should be used as a supplement to (and not a replacement for) the Campaign Disclosure Information Manuals. The forms identified below are required by the Political Reform Act.
It is important to note that candidates may need to file a number of other documents in addition to campaign disclosure forms (e.g., Filing Fees or Petitions in Lieu, Declarations of Intention, Nomination Papers, Statements of Economic Interests).
| What: | Form 501 (Candidate Intention Statement) |
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| When: | Form 501 must be filed prior to the solicitation or receipt of any contribution or expenditure of any personal funds used for the election. |
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| What: | Form 410 (Statement of Organization Recipient Committee) |
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| When: | Must be filed within 10 days of receiving $2,000 or more. (May be filed earlier.) After Form 410 is filed, the Secretary of State will issue the identification number for your campaign committee. |
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| Form 410 Supplemental Instructions: | For Multipurpose Organizations Including Nonprofits |
| What: | Form 470 (Officeholder and Candidate Campaign Statement-Short Form) -- This form may be used when a candidate does not have a controlled committee and does not anticipate raising or spending $2,000 or more in a calendar year. |
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| When: | Must be filed no later than the deadline for the first required campaign disclosure statement. (May be filed earlier.) |
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| What: | Form 460 (Recipient Committee Campaign Statement) - This form is used by candidates and their controlled committees to disclose itemized receipts and expenditures |
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| When: | Must be filed according to applicable filing schedules. |
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| Form 460 Supplemental Instructions: | For Multipurpose Organizations Including Nonprofits |
