Pursuant to the California Elections Code section 13004, the Secretary of State shall approve each ballot card manufacturer and finisher for use in California elections.
Interested ballot print vendors seeking certification for use in California shall fill out Parts 1 and 3 of the Ballot Printing Application and submit it to the Office of Voting Systems Technology Assessment (OVSTA) via votingsystems@sos.ca.gov
The application for Ballot Printing Certification can be found here: Ballot Printer Application
The California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 7, Chapter 4, Sections 20200-20218, 20220-20238, 20240-20242, and 20250-20253 govern certification of ballot printers and the biennial inspections of ballot printing and storage facilities for ballot cards.
| Ballot on Demand Vendor | Ballot on Demand System Software Version | Ballot on Demand Printer(s) | Certified Ballot Styles | Certification Letters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Election Systems & Software | Balotar Printing Systems | Printer Information Placeholder | Ballot Style Info Placeholder | ES&S Certification Letter |
| Election Systems & Software | ES&S Ballot On Demand | Printer Information Placeholder | Ballot Style Info Placeholder | ES&S Certification Letter |
| Hart InterCivic, Inc. | Hart Verity Print | Printer Information Placeholder | Ballot Style Info Placeholder | (Link to Hart Certification Letter) |
| Runbeck Elections Services, Inc. | Sentio Print System | Printer Information Placeholder | Ballot Style Info Placeholder | (Link to Runbeck Certification Letter) |
