2021-22 Lobbying Biennial Period Information

For existing Filers.  Required for the start of the 2021-2022 Biennial. 

FAQ on the NY.gov portal as well as step-by-step instructions on how to retrieve your NY.gov username and/or reset your password.  

Revised 12/15/2020

New Filers only.

New Filers only.

New Filers only.

Revised 4/23/2020

Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the JCOPE Online Lobbying Application when filing the 2021-2022 Lobbyist Bi-Monthly report.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial Period Only

Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the JCOPE Online Lobbying Application when filing the 2021-2022 Lobbyist Disbursement of Public Monies Bi-monthly report.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial Period Only

Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the JCOPE Online Lobbying Application when filing the 2021-2022 Public Corporation Bi-Monthly report.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial Period Only

Instructions to file the 2021-2022 Lobbyist/Public Corporation Statement of Registration

Information and instructions on what to report on a Reportable Business Relationship form. For instructions on using the new LA, refer to "How to File a Statement of Registration and RBR in LA".

Revised 12/14/2020

Beginning with the 2021 Biennial Registration Period, the Commission’s regulations have been amended to simplify and clarify how Lobbying Activity by Coalitions should be disclosed. The following guidance will assist a Coalition in determining whether it is required to file Lobbying Reports as a Coalition, or if, instead, its Members are required to disclose their Coalition Contributions in their own Lobbying Reports.

Revised 2/16/2021

Please reference this document PRIOR to disclosing Lobbying Activities in the Lobbyist Statement of Registration, Lobbyist/Public Corporation Bi-Monthly Report, Disbursement of Public Monies Bi-Monthly Report, and the Client Semi-Annual Report.  Applicable for the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 Biennial.

Revised 3/18/2021

These instructions provide an overview of what information is needed for the Lobbyist Bi-Monthly Report.

Refer to these instructions for the 2021-2022 Biennial.

These instructions provide an overview of what information is needed for the Public Corporation Bi-Monthly Report.

Refer to these instructions for the 2021-2022 Biennial.

2021 - 2022 Filing due dates for Lobbyists, Clients, and Public Corporations.  

Writable PDF for Paper Filers.  Use this form to file and submit your 2021-2022 Lobbyist/Public Corporation Statement of Registration.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial

This form may be submitted with a Statement of Registration in lieu of a copy of a lobbying agreement or contract.

NEW for the 2021-2022 Biennial

This form may be submitted with a Statement of Registration in lieu of a copy of a lobbying agreement or contract.  

NEW for the 2021-2022 Biennial

This form may be used by a Retained Lobbyist who is prepared to register with the Commission, but has not received the signed (executed) Lobbying Agreement back from your Client.

NEW for the 2021-2022 Biennial

This sample letter allows a chief administrative officer of an organization to designate another individual to make and sign statement(s) and/or report(s). A "Designation Letter" is not necessary for filers utilizing the online filing system.

Please Note - The chief administrative officer may designate another to sign and file the reports, but this designation does not relieve the chief administrative officer of liability due to a failure to file, late filing or false filing of any report(s).

Use this letter as a sample letter for Registration Terminations related to 2019 and later year filings. 

This sample letter extends the terms and conditions of an agreement/authorization (previous agreement/authorization must be submitted with this letter).

Use this letter as a sample for authorization letters related to 2019 and later year filings. Revised 3/13/2019

Use this form to disclose a Reportable Business Relationship with a State Person.

Revised 12/16/2020

Use this form to disclose a Reportable Business Relationship with an Entity. 

Revised 12/16/2020

This is for use by a Lobbyist or Client Organization to send to its equity partners, officers, directors or High-Level Individuals, as applicable, to determine whether such persons have Reportable Business Relationships that must be disclosed by the Lobbyist or Client Organization. 

These instructions provide an overview of what information is needed for the Lobbyist Bi-Monthly Report.

Refer to these instructions for the 2021-2022 Biennial.

These instructions provide an overview of what information is needed for the Public Corporation Bi-Monthly Report.

Refer to these instructions for the 2021-2022 Biennial.

Beginning with the 2021 Biennial Registration Period, the Commission’s regulations have been amended to simplify and clarify how Lobbying Activity by Coalitions should be disclosed. The following guidance will assist a Coalition in determining whether it is required to file Lobbying Reports as a Coalition, or if, instead, its Members are required to disclose their Coalition Contributions in their own Lobbying Reports.

Revised 2/16/2021

Please reference this document PRIOR to disclosing Lobbying Activities in the Lobbyist Statement of Registration, Lobbyist/Public Corporation Bi-Monthly Report, Disbursement of Public Monies Bi-Monthly Report, and the Client Semi-Annual Report.  Applicable for the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 Biennial.

Revised 3/18/2021

Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the JCOPE Online Lobbying Application when filing the 2021-2022 Lobbyist Bi-Monthly report.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial Period Only

Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the JCOPE Online Lobbying Application when filing the 2021-2022 Lobbyist Disbursement of Public Monies Bi-monthly report.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial Period Only

Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the JCOPE Online Lobbying Application when filing the 2021-2022 Public Corporation Bi-Monthly report.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial Period Only

Writable PDF for Paper Filers.  Use this form to file and submit your 2021-2022 Lobbyist Bi-Monthly Report.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial

Writable PDF for Paper Filers.  Use this form to file and submit your 2021-2022 Public Corporation Bi-Monthly Report.

For the 2021-2022 Biennial

Writable PDF for Paper Filers.  Use this form to file and submit your 2021-2022 Lobbyist Disbursement of Public Monies Report. 

For the 2021-2022 Biennial