The Louisiana Declaration Regarding Electronic Filing of Petition is a document issued by the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office that establishes the parameters and requirements for electronically filing a petition. The document outlines the process of electronic filing, including the types of formats and file types that are accepted, the process for submitting the petition, and the process for authentication. It also provides information on how to submit a petition electronically, including the use of a digital signature. The Declaration covers three distinct types of Electronic Petitions: 1. The Louisiana Online Petition Portal: This type of electronic petition is submitted through a secure website and requires registration with the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office. The petition must be accompanied by a digital signature and an additional authentication document. 2. The Louisiana Petition Signing System: This type of electronic petition is submitted by a third-party vendor and is signed electronically using a digital signature. An additional authentication document is also required. 3. The Louisiana Electronic Filing System: This type of electronic petition is submitted to the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office through a secure website. The petition must be accompanied by a digital signature and an additional authentication document. The Declaration also outlines the requirements for digital signatures, including the use of a qualified certificate and the required authentication documents. The Louisiana Declaration Regarding Electronic Filing of Petition is an important step in the process of submitting a petition electronically in the state of Louisiana.