Required Candidate Filings

Required Candidate Filings

Nevada law requires a candidate for public office to file the following documents.

Statement of Financial Disclosure

This statement is filed with the Secretary of State 10 days after the last day to file a declaration of candidacy (NRS 281.561). Forms will be provided in the candidate filing packet and the Secretary of State may be contacted directly for further details. Additionally, there is an on-line form that can be filled out and printed prior to filing. The link to this interactive form is: http://ethics.nv.gov/Ncoe%20Website/Financial%20Disclosure%20Statements%20Home.html  

Candidates must complete and file this form with the Nevada Secretary of State on or before Tuesday, February 14, 2011.

If certified mail is used, the date of the postmark shall be deemed the date of filing; if mailed, this filing must be received in the Secretary of State’s office on or before February 14, 2011.

We suggest you make two copies of your completed original form. Mail your original form to the Secretary of State by certified mail, return receipt requested, to provide you with mailing documentation for your records.  Retain a copy for your file.

Remember: A candidate for public office or public officer who fails to file a Financial Disclosure Statement in a timely manner pursuant to NRS 281.561 is subject to a civil penalty and payment of court costs and attorney’s fees. Knowingly filing a Financial Disclosure Statement containing false or misleading information is a gross misdemeanor (NRS 197.130).

File with:
State of Nevada, Secretary of State
Elections Division
101 North Carson St., Suite 3
Carson City, Nevada 89701
(775) 684-5705 or (800) 992-0900
(775) 684-5718, Fax

A candidate for public office or public officer who fails to file a Financial Disclosure Statement in a timely manner pursuant to NRS 281.561 is subject to a civil penalty and payment of court costs and attorney’s fees. Knowingly filing a Financial Disclosure Statement containing false or misleading information is a gross misdemeanor (NRS 197.130).

Please note: Judicial candidates do not fall under the requirements of NRS 281; however, they are required to file a Statement of Financial Disclosure with the Nevada Supreme Court under the Judicial Canons.  The Nevada Supreme Court website may be accessed by using the link to the right or you can call the Administrative Office of the Court at (775) 684-1700. Candidates for judicial office should be aware that the Supreme Court Rules also address this issue. The form is provided during filing for office and is available at http://www.nevadajudiciary.us/index.php/viewdocumentsandforms/AOC-Files

Contributions & Expenses / In Kind Reports 2011
In accordance with the Nevada Campaign Practices Act, every candidate for municipal office must file the required Contributions and Expenses Reports even though they withdraw their candidacy, have no opposition, lose in the Primary Election, their name does not appear on either the Primary or General Election ballot, they are elected to office, or they do not file a declaration of candidacy but are a candidate as defined in NRS 294A.005 because they have received campaign contributions in excess of $100. Pursuant to NRS 294A.362, in kind contributions must be reported separately.

Filing Dates per NRS 294A.360:

Report #1 — Due March 29, 2011
Period: Jan. 1, 2011 — Mar. 24, 2011

Report #2 — Due May 31, 2011
Period: March 25, 2011 — May 26, 2011

Report #3 Due — July 15, 2011
Period: May 27, 2011 — June 30, 2011

For a complete report listing, please visit the http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Elections/elections_archive.asp 

City Clerk's Office
City Hall, First Floor
400 Stewart Avenue (NEW ADDRESS beginning Feb. 21, 2012 – 495. S. Main St.)
Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Map)
Phone:(702) 229-6311
TTY: (702) 386-9108

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Nevada Secretary of State

State of Nevada Commission on Ethics

Supreme Court of Nevada