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How to Sign and E-File LD Form Version 4.04–4.06 on a PC

  1. Open the completed form in a browser. (See How to open your from in a web browser for additional help.)
  2. Click the Form Complete button. Form Complete
  3. A message is displayed that validation was successful. Click the Yes button. Form Complete

    Note: If validation fails, you will need to correct the errors in your form. After updating the information, press the Form Complete button. See Preparing your forms for e-filing for more information on the Form Complete process.

  4. All blank pages, labels, and editing buttons are removed and a message is displayed asking if you want to print the form. Click Yes if you want to print the form, or click No to continue without printing. Dialog box asking to print a copy of the form
  5. A final message is displayed asking you if you are ready to file your form. Click Yes to continue. Dialog box asking if you are ready to file
  6. A message may be displayed telling you that the form has been scrolled and zoomed to the field where the digital signature will be attached. Click OK. Message explaining that the form has been automatically scrolled to the signature line
  7. The signature line and filing buttons are displayed. Save the form.
  8. Click the red arrow on the signature line. Signature Line

    Note: A warning message may be displayed notifying you about trusting the source of the document. If this message is displayed, click the Continue Signing button;

    Document not certified warning
  9. The Digital ID Selection window is displayed with a list of installed signatures. Select a digital signature certificate and click the OK button; Digital ID Selection
    Note:
    • If you selected to always use a specific signature when you installed it, this message will not be displayed.
    • If your signature does not appear on the list, see Installing a Digital Signature on a PC for help.
  10. The Apply Signature to Document window is displayed. Apply Signature

    More than one option to sign your form may be displayed depending on the version of Reader you are using. Select a reason for signing from the pull down menu, if needed, and click the Sign button,

    Apply Signature or the Sign and Save As button. Apply Signature

    Note: If you click the Sign and Save As button, you will be prompted to save the form with a different name

  11. A Certificate Security Alert is displayed indicating that you have successfully signed your document;
    Click the OK button:

    Certificate Security Alert

    This signature is now attached to your form and ready to be filed electronically. Do not save your form again. You must file it after signing to avoid document modifications that will cause your filing to fail;

  12. Click the File with House button; Form 4.04 - 4.06 Click OK

    Note: DO NOT CLICK THE BUTTON MORE THAN ONCE. The transmission time for your document will vary depending on the speed of your connection and the size of your form.

  13. When your filing has been received a receipt confirmation number will be displayed. Filing Status Received Please print this receipt for your records.

After your form is processed, you will receive an e-mail notification with the status of your filing. For more information on the process used to validate electronic forms, see House filing process.

These steps are demonstrated in the Filing version 4.04–4.06 forms tutorial.