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.
FORMS
(Electronic Filing is mandatory)
In order to file these forms‚ follow these steps:
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
Candidates and Election Related Committees
| As a candidate if you meet any of these criteria‚ then file Short Forms; | ||
| Single Candidate Committees | Spending Less than $5‚800 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Two Candidates) | Spending Less than $11‚000 | OR |
| Joint Committee (Three or More Candidates) | Spending Less than $15‚800 | |
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 | |
OR
Political Party Committees and Continuing Political Committees
| As a committee if you meet any of these criteria‚ then file Short Forms: | |
| Political Party Committees and Continuing Political Committees | Spending Less than $7‚200 |
| Refer to Manual for more details | |
ELEC’s Web–Based Report Filing System for R–3 | As a committee if you meet any of these criteria‚ then file Form R–3: | |
| Political Party Committees and Continuing Political Committees | Spending More than $7‚200 |
| Refer to Manual for more details | |