Although you may begin entering your committee’s transactions immediately after you install the IDIS software, you will not be able to electronically file your reports until you have obtained a Filer Identification Number and Password from the State Board of Elections. NOTE: The Filer Identification Number (FID number) is not the same as the ‘State’ or ‘Local’ number assigned by the Board.

The FID number may be obtained by calling or e-mailing the Springfield office after the political committee has filed a Statement of Organization.

State Board of Elections
1020 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62704
217-782-4141

In order to be issued an FID number, a committee must choose a password. The password must be at least 5 characters long, no more than 32, and is case-sensitive.

The name of at least one contact person, a day-time phone number, and a 9-digit identification number unique to that person are required for security purposes. An e-mail address and a second contact person may also be designated.

Password and contact person information may be changed if necessary by contacting the Board. This information can be changed only if a current contact person contacts the Board and provides his 9-digit personal identification number.