Instructions
Form EAC 002C
This form provides manufacturers with the means to apply for a certification of a voting system. Completion of a voting
system application is a required step in the EAC Voting System Testing and Certification Program. This form is prescribed by
Section 4.3 of the Manual. For more information on registration requirements please see Section 4.3.
This form is generally self-explanatory, however the numbers and the instructions below correspond to the numbered
sections of the form.
1. Manufacturer Name: Full legal name of the manufacturer.
2. Manufacturer Code: The three letter identification code provided by the EAC upon manufacturer registration.
3. Version of Standards to be Used for Testing: Select the version of the EAC approved voting system standards to which
the candidate system or modification is to be tested and certified.
4-5 Provide information as requested.
6. EAC Accredited VSTL: Provide the name of the EAC accredited voting system test laboratory that will perform testing on
the candidate system.
7. Requested EAC Certification Number: Provide the certification number to be carried by the candidate system following
certification. This number must begin with the three letter manufacturer identification code and be unique only to the
specific candidate voting system. The number may be alpha-numeric and contain no more than 20 characters.
8. Brief Description of the System or System Modification: Describe the system , carefully listing all components
submitted for certification.
This information is required for the EAC to provide for the certification of voting systems as required by 42 U.S.C. Section
15371. This information will be used solely to administer the EAC Testing and Certification Program. This program is
voluntary, however, individuals who wish to participate must meet the requirements of the Program. This information will be
made public consistent with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, the Trade Secrets Act, and any other
applicable Federal law or regulation. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average about
27 hours for completion of this form. This estimate includes the time for reviewing the instructions, gathering information
and completing the form. Send comments regarding this burden estimate to the Testing and Certification Program Director,
U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005. Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to respond
to, or comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that
collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
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