Lobbying Application Instructions
Below is a comprehensive list of instructions to assist Filers when navigating the online Lobbying Application 'LA'.
Please be advised of regular Lobbying Application Availability and System Maintenance.
Normal maintenance windows for the Lobbying Application ("LA") are scheduled, at minimum, for every Wednesday and Friday evening between 7 and 9 p.m., meaning access will be unavailable. Please save and/or submit any filings you are working on outside of those time periods.
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How to Verify Your Email and Recertify Your Profile
For existing Filers. Required for the start of the 2021-2022 Biennial.
Revised 7/9/2025
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FAQ: NY.gov and Password Reset Instructions
FAQ on the NY.gov portal as well as step-by-step instructions on how to retrieve your NY.gov username and/or reset your password.
Revised 7/5/2022
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Step 1: How to create a NY.gov ID Account using the 'LA' Enrollment Link
New Filers only. Instructions for Filers that do NOT already have a personal NY.gov ID.
Revised 11/28/22
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Step 2: How to create your User Profile in the Lobbying Application
New Filers only.
Updated 1/15/2025
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How to File a Lobbyist Bi-monthly in LA
Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the online Lobbying Application when filing the Lobbyist Bi-monthly report.
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How to File a Disbursement of Public Monies Report in LA
Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the online Lobbying Application when filing the Lobbyist Disbursement of Public Monies Bi-monthly report.
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How to File a Public Corporation Bi-monthly in LA
Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the online Lobbying Application when filing the Public Corporation Bi-monthly report.
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How to File a Client Semi-Annual Report in LA
Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the online Lobbying Application when filing the Client Semi-Annual Report.
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How to File Source of Funding in LA
Technical 'click-here' instructions to help Filers navigate the online Lobbying Application when filing the Source of Funding Filing.
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