Get Research Form 470 California

Form 470 Officeholder/Candidate Campaign Statement-Short Form and Form 470 Supplement. The Form 470 is filed by officeholders and candidates who do not have a controlled committee, do not receive contributions totaling $2,000 or more during the calendar year, and do not spend $2,000 or more during the calendar year.

• A recipient committee that qualifies during the 16 days prior to an election in which it must file pre-election statements must file a Form 410 within 24 hours of qualification with the filing officer who will receive the committee's original disclosure statements.

Form 700 is the tool used by public officials to disclose their financial interests that may be affected by their public official decisions. This ensures that the public is aware of a public official's financial interests and also reminds the public official of potential conflicts.

CalPERS and CalSTRS board candidates must file a copy of the Form 470 with the relevant CalPERS or CalSTRS office and not the candidate's county of domicile.

1. Send completed Form 410 to CA Secretary of State (SOS) and a copy to your local filing official. 2. SOS issues the committee ID number and posts it to their website, usually within 1-2 business days after receiving your completed Form 410.

All candidates and treasurers that anticipate reaching the $2,000 threshold must file a Form 410 with the Secretary of State's office. Local candidates that must file a Candidate Form 700 will file with their local jurisdiction. Those who are running for state offices will file their Form 700 with the FPPC.

State Committees - When a Form 497 is Required – received by a candidate or a primarily formed committee to support or oppose a candidate or ballot measure in the 90 days before or on the date of an election.

Every elected official and public employee who makes or influences governmental decisions is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interest, also known as the Form 700.