Introduction
Where to Get Help
General Filing Requirements
Filing Guidelines
Where to File Forms
Review and Compliance
Penalties
Public Availability
Lobbying Registration Requirements
Filing Deadlines
Where to Register
Registration Amendments
Terminating Registrants or Clients
Lobbying Activity Report Requirements
Where to Report
Activity Report Amendments
Getting Started
Decide Which Computer Will Be Used
Obtain a Senate Password
Create a Form Folder and Naming Convention
Install the IBM Workplace Viewer
Download Forms
Understanding Electronic Filing
Overview of the Filing Process
Submitting Forms
House Forms Processing
Identification Numbers
House ID Numbers
Senate ID Numbers
Working with Forms
Form Features
Form Navigation
Function Buttons
Entering Form Content
Required Fields
Shortcuts
Using Templates and Populated Forms
Creating Templates
Using Templates
Re-Using Signed Forms
Completing Forms
Completing Form Fields
Importing Form Content
Signing and Filing Forms
Signing forms with the Senate password
Submitting forms to the House and Senate
Appendices
Lobbying Issue Codes
Federal Agency Names
Lobbying Registration (LD-1DS) Sample Form
LD-1DS Instructions
Page One - Registrant/Client/Lobbyist Information
Page Two - Lobbying Activity
Page Three - Addendums
Lobbying Report (LD-2DS) Sample Form
LD-2DS Instructions
Page One - Registrant and Report Type Information
Page Three - Line 16 Addendum Page
Page Four - Lobbyist Names Addendum
Page Five - Information Update Page
Import Tool
IBM Workplace Viewer System Requirements
Troubleshooting Guide
Problems Downloading or Installing the IBM Viewer Software
Error Messages
Problems Working with the Forms
Forms aren't being displayed properly
Problems Submitting Forms
Submission Errors
Submissions do not complete
Problems receiving e-mail status messages
Frequently Asked Questions
Printable Manual
Tips