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  1. Creating a Proof

    You can create proofs of your EDGAR filing or of a single document in your filing using the Print PDF function. This function creates a PDF document from your filing or document. If you print a PDF proof of a submission or project file, all of the d...
  2. What is a 12b-25 extension?

    A 12b-25 extension is a filing that contains a notification of a late filing to the SEC. It is a filing required for companies that will not be able to submit certain periodic filings by the SEC deadline or in a timely manner. The notification of a ...
  3. What To Do When Your Password Expires

    Passwords will need to be changed at least once every year. If you do not change your password on your own, your password will expire one year from the day you first began using it. When your password expires, you can still log in as normal. However...
  4. Validating Your Filing

    Before you submit a filing to EDGAR, it is recommended that the Validate function is used to check the filing for errors. The SEC has specific guidelines for how documents should be formed and what sort of information they must include. LIVE filings...
  5. Adding a New Section 16 Footnote

    New footnote entries for use in Section 16 ownership documents can be added to the library using the Add Footnote button. To Add a Footnote: Click on the Add  Footnote button located in the top right corner of the Section 16 Footnote Libra...
  6. Troubleshoot: "Unsupported application..." Error

    If the Launcher attempts to open the software, and you receive an error about an unsupported application, you are likely using an out-of-date version of the Launcher. From time to time, the software will change to support new filing types and may r...
  7. Attaching an Exhibit to Your Filing

    If your EDGAR filing requires an exhibit attachment, you can add any file from your local computer or network or from your Virtual File Cloud (VFC) to your submission. Depending on the file type, you may be able to view or edit the file within the s...
  8. Setting Your Payment Plan

    In order to have full access to all of the features of the website and the software, you will need to select a payment plan. While the majority of features and content are available for free, there are a few features that require payment such as: ...
  9. What Are Filing Credits?

    The Pre-Pay payment method allows you to pre-purchase your filings using “filing credits”. When you pre-pay for your filings, you can purchase a selected number of filing credits which are then used when one of your LIVE filings is accepted by EDGAR...
  10. Adding a Credit Card to Your Account

    Depending on the payment method you select, you may be required to provide credit card information prior to using any billable functions within the software. Billable functions include, but may not be limited to, submitting LIVE filings to EDGAR. ...
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