Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: If there is no timely filing of a continuation with respect to a financing statement, the financing statement lapses on its lapse date but no action is then taken by the filing office. Last updated February 17, 2026 at 1:08 PM Authorized By: 1309.526 Amplifies: 1309.51…

19.03 PDF: A financing statement must remain in the searchable index within the UCC information management system until at least one year after it lapses. On or after the first anniversary of such lapse, the financing statement and all related UCC records may be removed from the …

19.03 PDF: (A) Paper UCC documents.Paper UCC documents are maintained for five years after date of receipt.(B) Databases.Electronic data is stored in a searchable index. Data in the searchable indexes shall be removed from the UCC information managements system on or after the on…

19.03 PDF: The filing office may correct data entry and indexing errors of filing office personnel in the UCC information management system at any time. If a correction is made to a record of a financing statement the filing office shall associate with the record of the financing…

19.03 PDF: Data provided in electronic form is transferred to the UCC information management system exactly as submitted by the remitter. Last updated February 17, 2026 at 1:09 PM Authorized By: R.C. 1309.526 Amplifies: R.C. 1309.519 Five Year Review Date: 1/15/2031 Prior Effecti…

19.03 PDF: Data entry performed by remitters with respect to electronically filed UCC records is the responsibility of the remitter and is not verified by the filing office. Last updated February 17, 2026 at 1:09 PM Authorized By: R.C. 1309.526 Amplifies: R.C. 1309.519 Five Year …

19.03 PDF: The filing office shall take no action upon receipt of a notification, formal or informal, of a bankruptcy proceeding involving a debtor named in the UCC information management system. Last updated February 17, 2026 at 1:09 PM Authorized By: 1309.526 Amplifies: 111.24,…

19.03 PDF: The filing office is obligated to redact certain information from the information it provides to searchers and bulk data purchasers in accordance with applicable privacy and identity theft protection laws. Such information should not be included in UCC records and will…

19.03 PDF: The filing office maintains records for public inspection in a searchable index within the UCC information management system for public inspection. Records will be retrievable by the name of the debtor or by the file number of the related initial financing statement, a…

19.03 PDF: Search requests shall include the following:(A) Name searched.A search request must set forth the name of the debtor to be searched using designated fields for organization name or individual surname, first personal name and additional name(s)/initial(s). A search requ…

19.03 PDF: Search requests may include the following:(A) Copies.The request may limit the copies of UCC records that would normally be provide with a search report by requesting that no copies be provided.(B) Scope of search.A search request may ask for a search that reports all …

19.03 PDF: (A) Search results are produced by the application of search logic to the name presented to the filing office. Human judgment does not play a role in determining the results of the search.(B) Standard search logic.The following rules describe the filing office's standa…

19.03 PDF: If the filing office changes its standard search logic or the implementation of its standard search logic in a manner that could alter search results, the filing office shall provide prior public notice of such change. Last updated February 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM Authoriz…

19.03 PDF: Responses to a search request shall include the following:(A) Copies.Copies of all UCC records retrieved by the search unless only limited copies are requested by the searcher. Copies will reflect any redaction of personal identifying information required by law.(B) In…

11.15 PDF: The purpose of these rules is to permit the filing by electronic means of transmission ("electronic means") any form prescribed by the Ohio secretary of state under Title 17 or Chapter 1329. of the Revised Code (a "form"). Last updated January 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM Autho…

11.15 PDF: (A) No person or entity shall file a form by electronic means until that person or entity receives from the Ohio secretary of state's office a user name, password, and electronic signature for that purpose. The term "electronic signature" shall have the meaning set for…

11.15 PDF: (A) A form that is filed by electronic means shall be filed by using an on-line application that is linked to the secretary of state's internet home page. (B) The secretary of state shall immediately acknowledge each form filed through the on-line application by notify…

11.15 PDF: Any person or entity that wishes to submit additional information with a form filed by electronic means shall do so by one of the following two methods: (A) By sending a paper copy of the additional information to the secretary of state's office. This copy shall be fil…

19.03 PDF: Rules set forth in Chapters 111:2-1 to 111:2-5 of the Administrative Code are issued by the Ohio secretary of state to implement Ohio's campaign finance laws.The rules set forth in Chapters 111:2-1 to 111:2-5 of the Administrative Code shall apply to the nomination or …

19.03 PDF: As used in Chapter 3517. of the Revised Code and in rules set forth in Chapters 111:2-1 to 111:2-5 of the Administrative Code:(A) In-kind contribution includes the provision of goods or services without charge or at a charge which is less than the usual and normal char…

19.03 PDF: (A) The term "loan" includes a guarantee, endorsement, and any other form of security.(B) A loan is a contribution at the time it is made and is a contribution to the extent that it remains unpaid. The aggregate amount loaned to a candidate or committee by a contributo…

19.03 PDF: (A) In accordance with division (D) of section 3517.10 of the Revised Code, the name of each candidate's campaign committee shall include on the "Designation of Treasurer" form at least the last name of the candidate who authorized such committee.(B) The campaign commi…

19.03 PDF: When the treasurer of a candidate's campaign committee, political action committee, political contributing entity or separate segregated fund shows that best efforts have been used to obtain, maintain, and submit the information required by Chapter 3517. of the Revised…

19.03 PDF: In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by agency 111 of the Administrative Code or Chapter 3517. of the Revised Code, the day of the act, event, or default from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the …

19.03 PDF: Any federal political committee, as defined in section 3517.107 of the Revised Code, that makes a contribution or contributions to a statewide or general assembly candidate, political action committee, political contributing entity, legislative campaign fund, or politi…

19.03 PDF: The campaign committee of a candidate that files a "Local Candidate Waiver" in addition to a designation of treasurer is not required to file any campaign finance reports pursuant to section 3517.10 of the Revised Code including any pre-election, postelection or annual…

19.03 PDF: (A) Pursuant to division (B)(6)(c) of section 3517.102 and division (T) of section 3517.13 of the Revised Code, a county political party in a county having a population of one hundred fifty thousand or more must establish a state candidate fund to make a contribution t…

19.03 PDF: As used in Chapter 3517. of the Revised Code and in rules set forth in Chapters 111:2-1 to 111:2-5 of the Administrative Code:Independent expenditure includes an expenditure by a person for a communication advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candi…

19.03 PDF: (A) Every person or entity who makes an independent expenditure shall file a signed statement with the secretary of state or the board of elections, as appropriate, on a form prescribed by the secretary of state, which shall include:(1) The reporting person's or entity…

19.03 PDF: The contribution limits found in section 3517.102 of the Revised Code do not apply to contributions, in-kind contributions or loans made to the candidate's own campaign committee when made from the candidate's own personal funds. Likewise there is no limit on the amoun…

19.03 PDF: Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3599.03 of the Revised Code, a corporation, a nonprofit corporation, or a labor organization may use its funds or property to advocate for the election or defeat of an identified candidate or candidates to be nominated or elect…

19.03 PDF: A corporation or labor organization may establish, administer, and solicit contributions to a separate segregated fund (SSF) or political action committee (PAC) of the corporation or labor organization for Ohio state and local elections or for both federal elections an…

19.03 PDF: (A) All Ohio laws and regulations with respect to political action committees apply to Ohio corporate/labor PACs.(B) An FSL PAC is established and governed by federal laws and regulations, except that an FSL PAC shall file such reports and statements required by sectio…

19.03 PDF: (A) An FSL PAC must file with the Ohio secretary of state a copy of its most recent federal statement of organization prior to making expenditures in connection with Ohio state or local elections. Thereafter, a copy of any amended statement of organization must be file…

19.03 PDF: (A) An FSL PAC that makes a contribution, expenditure, or independent expenditure in connection with Ohio state or local elections shall file with the secretary of state a copy of the relevant portions of each report that it files with the federal election commission w…

19.03 PDF: (A) A corporation or labor organization may directly pay the establishment, administrative, and solicitation expenses of its Ohio PAC or it may transfer funds to an administrative account of the PAC, or both. Funds in the administrative account may not be commingled wi…

19.03 PDF: (A) A corporation, nonprofit corporation, or labor organization may not use its money or property for a social fund-raising event for its Ohio PAC, if an employee's or labor organization member's right to attend the event is predicated on the employee or member contrib…

19.03 PDF: (A) A corporation, nonprofit corporation, or labor organization may not solicit contributions to its Ohio PAC or FSL PAC for a particular Ohio state or local candidate or a political party. However, an Ohio PAC or FSL PAC may permit their contributors to voluntarily ea…

19.03 PDF: (A) As provided by section 3599.03 of the Revised Code, the placement of a campaign sign on the property of a corporation, nonprofit corporation, or labor organization is not a use of property in violation of division (A) of section 3599.03 of the Revised Code. A corpo…

19.03 PDF: (A) As prohibited by paragraph (H) of section 3517.1011 of the Revised Code, no person shall make, during the thirty days preceding a primary election or during the thirty days preceding a general election, an electioneering communication using any contributions receiv…

19.03 PDF: (A) As used in divisions (A) and (C) of section 3517.12 of the Revised Code and this rule, "contribution" shall mean a loan, gift, deposit, forgiveness of indebtedness, donation, advance, payment, or transfer of funds or anything of value, including a transfer of funds…

19.03 PDF: The payment of any filing fee required by sections 3513.10 and 3513.261 of the Revised Code by the candidate from the candidate's own funds shall not be considered an expenditure that requires the filing of a "Designation of Treasurer" under section 3517.10 of the Revi…

19.03 PDF: As used in section 3517.108 of the Revised Code, "unpaid debt" includes both unpaid debts and unpaid loans. Payments made toward unpaid debts or loans under section 3517.108 of the Revised Code shall be vouched for pursuant to section 3517.10 of the Revised Code.For pu…

19.03 PDF: Any political action committee that is not registered under section 3517.107 of the Revised Code shall file a "Designation of Treasurer" prior to receiving contributions or making expenditures for the purpose of influencing the results of a state or local election in O…

19.03 PDF: Whether and when a campaign finance statement is required to be filed under section 3517.10 of the Revised Code depends upon whether the reporting entity is a campaign committee, political action committee, political contributing entity, political party, or legislative…

19.03 PDF: For purposes of enforcing section 3517.13 of the Revised Code, the term "cash" means coined or paper money designated as legal tender and circulated from hand to hand as a medium of exchange. Last updated October 26, 2023 at 11:10 AM Authorized By: 3517.23 Amplifies: 3…

19.03 PDF: Contributions made by a candidate to the candidate's own campaign must be reported by the candidate's campaign committee. Contributions made by a candidate's campaign committee to a political party, political committee, political contributing entity, or another campaig…