SEC Credentials

Credentials Needed for Filing

Self-Filers Using Certent as a
Filing Agent
CIK CIK
CCCThe CIK Confirmation Code (CCC) is a case-sensitive code used with the CIK to submit an EDGAR filing. The CCC is eight characters long, with a minimum of one number (0-9) and a minimum of one special character (@, #, &, *). CCC
Password (unexpired)  

When Your EDGAR Password is Expired

Self-filers must have a current EDGARElectronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR), is a SEC system used by public companies to transmit filings of annual and quarterly reports and other disclosures. password. If your password is expired, Certent can file on your behalf as filing agent.

  • Before your password expires (or during the ten-day grace period), change it as described in Update EDGAR Password.

If your password is expired and the grace period has ended:

Credentials Required by Task

Action CIK CCC Password PMAC Passphrase Where?
Test file (self-filer) X X X     DM Word platform, in Filing Wizard
Live file (self-filer) X X X     DM Word platform, in Filing Wizard
Test file (Certent as filing agent) X X       DM Word platform, performed by Certent
Live file (Certent as filing agent) X X       DM Word platform, performed by Certent
Login to EDGAR X   X     https://www.edgarfiling.sec.gov
Check password expiration date X   X     https://www.edgarfiling.sec.gov
Change password (only if not yet expired) X X X X  

https://www.edgarfiling.sec.gov

See: Update EDGAR Password

Change company contact information

X X X    

https://www.edgarfiling.sec.gov

See: Update Contact Information in EDGAR

Change CCC X X X    

https://www.edgarfiling.sec.gov

See: Update Your CIK Confirmation Code (CCC)

Reset password (more than 10 days expired, or forgotten) X       X

https://www.filermanagement.edgarfiling.sec.gov

See: Generate New EDGAR Access Codes

Reset Passphrase X        

https://www.filermanagement.edgarfiling.sec.gov

See: Update Your Passphrase

 

For additional information, see Quick Reference Guide: EDGAR Access Codes.