In this new press release, Filer Transition to New and Improved EDGAR Begins March 24, the SEC provides references and links to “extensive guidance and resources” available to assist filers with EDGAR Next. According to the press release, the new EDGAR Filer Management dashboard will go live on March 24 on the SEC’s website, and filers can begin enrolling in “EDGAR Next.” Enrollment in EDGAR Next will remain open until December 19, 2025; however, to avoid interruption, the SEC advises filers to enroll no later than September 12, 2025. Here is the EDGAR Next webpage.
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You remember Edgar Next—in September 2024, the SEC adopted changes to the EDGAR system designed primarily to enhance EDGAR security, specifically related to EDGAR filer access and account management. While the SEC has updated EDGAR several times, the SEC it’s been over ten years since the SEC last updated EDGAR login, password and other account access protocols in any significant way. The new rules provided substantial updates to those processes, requiring EDGAR filers to authorize identified persons to manage their accounts and persons acting on behalf of EDGAR filers to present individual account credentials obtained from Login.gov to access EDGAR accounts and make filings. Form ID, the application for access to EDGAR, has been modified to make it more user-friendly. Filers will also be able to use optional Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), described as “a machine-to-machine method of making submissions, retrieving information, and performing account management tasks that will improve the efficiency and accuracy of filers’ interactions with EDGAR.” (See this PubCo post and this Cooley Alert.)
The press release links to a number of instructional videos on the SEC YouTube channel, including an overview of the dashboard, how to obtain account credentials, how to apply for access, an overview of the account administrator role and various webinars that “introduce EDGAR Next and guide filers through the enrollment process, including a webinar specifically for individual filers.” There are also links to various “How to” guides and FAQs on the EDGAR Next webpage. Filers can also email EDGARNextBeta@sec.gov or call 202-551-8900, option #2.
Don’t overlook this helpful press release!
