Form 470: Short Form Statement

Skip the paperwork if you're running a small campaign — under $2,000 threshold

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Who Should File Form 470?

Officeholders or candidates who do NOT have a controlled committee
Anticipate receiving less than $2,000 in contributions during the calendar year
Anticipate spending less than $2,000 in expenditures during the calendar year

Form 470

The standard short form filed annually by officeholders/candidates under the $2,000 threshold

Form 470 Supplement

48-hour notice required when you exceed the $2,000 threshold after filing Form 470

Important:

If you exceed $2,000 in contributions OR expenditures, you must file the Form 470 Supplement within 48 hours and begin filing Form 460 (Campaign Statement).

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Form 470

Short Form Statement

The standard short form for officeholders and candidates who anticipate raising AND spending less than $2,000 during the calendar year.

No controlled committee
Under $2,000 contributions expected
Under $2,000 expenditures expected

Form 470 Supplement

48-Hour Threshold Notice

Required notification when you reach $2,000 in contributions or expenditures after filing Form 470. Must be filed within 48 hours.

Already filed Form 470
Reached $2,000 threshold
Must file within 48 hours

When to Use Form 470

Form 470 is for officeholders and candidates who do NOT have a controlled committee and do NOT anticipate receiving or spending $2,000 or more during the calendar year. If you exceed $2,000, you must file the Form 470 Supplement within 48 hours and begin using Form 460.

Officeholder/Candidate Information

Enter your personal information as it will appear on the form

Name of Officeholder or Candidate

Street Address Residential or business address

City

State

ZIP Code

Daytime Phone Number

Fax / Email Address (Optional)

Office Information

Enter details about the office you are seeking or currently hold

Calendar Year Covered Enter 2 digits (e.g., "26" for 2026). Form 470 always covers the full calendar year.

Office Sought or Held

Jurisdiction (Location)

District Number (if applicable)

Date of Election (if applicable) Only required if you are filing in connection with an election

Committee Information (Optional)

List all committees you know of that are primarily formed to receive contributions or make expenditures on behalf of your candidacy.

This is an amendment to a previously filed statement

Execution Date (Date of Signing) The date you sign the form. Leave blank to set when generating.

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Form Information

Form Type

Calendar Year

Officeholder/Candidate

Name

Address

Phone

Fax/Email

Office Information

Office Sought or Held

Jurisdiction

District Number

Election Date

Threshold Information

Date $2,000 Threshold Reached

Filing Details

Amendment

Execution Date

Verification Statement

When you sign and file your Form 470 — in wet ink or with a verified digital signature — you declare under penalty of perjury that, to the best of your knowledge, you anticipate receiving less than $2,000 and spending less than $2,000 during the calendar year, and that you have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. This verification statement is printed on the form you sign.

Filed under penalty of perjury. California campaign statements are signed under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California. Campaign Comply does not collect your signature or certification.

I understand that this form is filed under penalty of perjury and that I must sign and file it myself. Campaign Comply does not collect my signature or certification.

Public-record reminder: Once filed with the FPPC or your local filing officer, the information on this form becomes a public record. Only include information you are prepared to have made public.

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