Electronic Filing Systems

SERVICES

Form 700

A New Experience with Form 700.
Easier. Faster. Better.

Unified portal for filers, officials, and the public.
Intuitive, modern, and mobile-friendly Turbo Tax-like user experience.
Seamless two-way email communication with filers.
Automated assignment and notification system.
Upload of scanned paper filings with built-in PDF redaction of sensitive information.
The public versions of electronic filings are automatically redacted.
Built-in Conflict of Interest Code management.
Free iOS and Android gift tracker app.

Campaign Finance

Modern Campaign Finance Reporting.
Comprehensive and Compliant.

Full-featured campaign accounting system for all transaction types.
Support for legacy CAL format and upcoming CARS data exchange format.
Electronic filing of forms 460, 461, 470, 496, 497, and 501. Form 410 is filed with the Secretary of State and uploaded into eFile.
Built-in redaction capability for uploaded filings, auto-redaction on electronic filings.
eFile is part of the Secretary of State's third-party vendor team helping with the development of the next-generation Cal-Access Replacement System (CARS). eFile will support the new CARS standard from day one.

Lobbying Activity

Comprehensive Lobbying Activity Reporting.
Streamlined for Efficiency.

Flexible system for registration and periodic reporting.
Supports multiple lobbyist entity types.
Fully adaptable to local forms and ordinances.
Optional Lobbyist fee payment integration.
Automated filing assignment and scheduled templated reminders.

Compliance Tracking

Stay on Top of Compliance.
Never Miss a Deadline.

Track any one-off or recurring compliance tasks such as AB 1234 Ethics Training.
Fully integrated with eFile's filer and position database.
Filers upload documents, certify completion, and log key dates.
Flexible scheduling with automated assignments and reminders.
Optional public access to completion filings and training certificates.

Open Public Access

Transparent and Accessible Public Access.
Empowering Civic Engagement.

Integrated detailed search functionality for electronic filings and individual filing records.
Public users can create subscriptions to receive notifications on new filings.
Support for text-only filing access for improved accessibility.
In-line PDF display, social sharing, and download functionality.
Open-access API for deep queries and campaign finance research.

Training, Support, Updates

Dedicated Support and Training.
Your Success is Our Priority.

Unlimited support and training for filing officials and filers.
Highly-responsive California based support team.
Custom training and tutorial videos.
eFile is agile: eFile updates are released multiple times a week to implement new features and fix bugs.

Enterprise Features

Enterprise-Grade Security and Features.
Built for Public Agencies.

SOC 2 Type II certified
Built-in PDF redaction.
Built-in online documentation and help systems. Extensive admin handbook in PDF format.
Accessibility: Section 502 and WCAG 2.2 compliance
Audit log tracking filer and filing official activity.
Industry-leading performance, reliability, and availability through hosting on the AWS Cloud.
Multi-Agency Support
Single-Sign On Integration
Multi-factor Authentication
Web domain integration
E-Mail integration
Fine-grained role-based access control.

Custom Solutions

Tailored Solutions for Unique Needs.
Flexible and Scalable.

eFile is fully modular and can integrate custom modules and additional custom agency-specific forms.
eFile is highly customizable and all filing workflows can be customized according to agency-specific needs and requirements.
eFile can be extended to integrate with agency and third-party applications as needed.

eFile Gift Tracker App

Easily track your FPPC Form 700
Schedule D Gifts.
Export to Excel at reporting time.

eFile Blog

ABOUT

Electronic Filing Systems is a Pasadena Consulting Group LLC venture.

Advancing Transparency through Technology.

Made with ♥ in California

Pasadena Consulting Group LLC, doing business as Electronic Filing Systems, is a California-certified small business headquartered in Pasadena. First founded in 2020, we're a diverse team led by seasoned professionals with over 25 years of experience developing software for federal, state, and local agencies.

At Electronic Filing Systems, customer success isn't an afterthought, it's a core part of who we are and how we operate. We provide prompt, California-based support with short response times and extended hours. From unlimited training sessions to intuitive in-app support, our goal is to make sure every user – whether a first-time filer or seasoned admin – has the tools and guidance they need to succeed. We're driven to deliver not just innovative technology, but a consistent customer experience. When asked what makes us unique, there's a common answer amongst our customers – it's our responsiveness and commitment to their success.

SOC 2 TYPE II
CERTIFIED

eFile has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, validating that it meets the highest standards for data security, availability, and privacy. This rigorous, ongoing audit process ensures that eFile systems are secure, reliable, and fully aligned with industry best practices.

For public agencies handling disclosures, this certification offers real assurance and provides peace of mind that eFile handles your data with the same rigor as trusted, privacy-centric institutions across the United States.

Going above and beyond minimum requirements met by legacy platforms, eFile’s data security compliance is monitored in real time, ensuring an elevated level of security, every day.