Filing Fees and Late Fees
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the fee for filing a financial disclosure statement?
- What are the late filing fees?
- Can a candidate use campaign contributions to pay the filing fee?
- If I am an elected official or official appointed to an unexpired elected term, can the public office to which I am elected pay my filing fee?
What is the fee for filing a financial disclosure statement?
The fee depends on the position the filer holds or for which the filer is a candidate:
| Filer | Fee |
|---|---|
| State elected office holder or candidate | $95 |
| State Board of Education member or candidate | $35 |
| County elected office holder or candidate | $60 |
| City elected office holder or candidate | $35 |
| School district board of education member or candidate | $30 |
| ESC governing board member or candidate | $30 |
| School district or ESC superintendent, treasurer, or business manager | $30 |
| All other filers | $60 |
What are the late filing fees?
The late filing fee is $10 per day, up to a maximum of $250, for all filers regardless of the position held. R.C. 102.02(F). If your statement is due on May 15th and you file it on May 24th, the statement is nine days late and the late filing fee is $90.
Can a candidate use campaign contributions to pay the filing fee?
According to Ohio Elections Commission Advisory Opinion 97ELC-03, an FDS filing fee is an appropriate expenditure from a campaign committee fund.
If I am an elected official or an official appointed to an unexpired elected term, can the public office to which I am elected pay my filing fee?
You should contact the Ohio Auditor’s Office to determine whether the agency can pay your filing fee.