OK, we’ve crossed the threshold. How do we file?
You can find all the forms you need at http://www.fec.gov/. When you get there, click on “Reporting Forms and Filing Information†in the left column. You need to fill out FEC Form 1, your Statement of Organization. This is a simple four page form which asks for your basic contact, bank, and organizational info. Print the form, fill it out, and mail it to the address listed. Here are some magic tips to what they are looking for: For question 3, write “pending†— now that you’ve introduced yourself, they’ll be quick to reclassify you as a number. The correct answer to 5 is (d), with “STA†for state and “LIB†for Libertarian. You’ll need to fill in the contact info for the LNC under question 6, and your relationship is “affiliate.
