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EDGAR Filing Services
As per the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), individuals and entities required to submit registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms must file them electronically through the EDGAR system, now transitioning to its modernized version known as EDGAR Next. If you are not sure what the EDGAR filings are about and why they are important for you, this article would help you understand all about it. It also outlines the purpose of each access code and how they are used in SEC filings.
What is EDGAR?
EDGAR, or the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, is the SEC’s platform for electronically submitting corporate disclosures. As of 2025, the SEC has begun transitioning to EDGAR Next, a modernized interface that includes role-based accounts and security improvements. All entities required to file disclosures, including public companies and certain insiders, must use EDGAR or EDGAR Next, depending on their access phase.
If you own a business, you know that it is important to share the corporate documents immediately when needed or prepared. This is because these documents are time-sensitive. With the development of the EDGAR filings, it has become easy to share the documents on time. In short, the time gap in which the corporate documents are now available online has reduced.
Explaining it Further
Filings submitted via EDGAR include annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements, beneficial ownership disclosures, and more. These filings are vital to investors and analysts. While most public companies and many insiders are required to file, some small issuers may qualify for limited exemptions depending on the type of disclosure and reporting obligation.
Defining EDGAR Access Codes
When you open the website for the EDGAR filings, the passcode is the very first code that you come across and have to create. This would help you generate all the other new access codes. The Passphrase that you have is confidential and should be shared with caution.
To create a Passphrase, you would have to be creative. It has to have at least 8 characters. And since it is case sensitive, you can use both cases to make it strong. Moreover, it should also have at least one special character (*, @, #, or $) and at least one number. For instance, you can keep the Passphrase for the EDGAR filings as vX7$y!4v
It is important to know that the Passphrase would never expire. But the Passphrase of the EDGAR filings can be modified or changed in case there is a security concern. Moreover, you would have to reset your password every 12 months with your Passphrase for security reasons. The Passphrase would also be used to reset the Password, PMAC, and CCC in case the security gets compromised.
Further, you would also have a Form ID, and it would be used for requesting the following four SEC filer access codes:
CIK
CIK stands for the Central Index Key and is equal to the account number. This is used to identify the filer for the EDGAR filings. Moreover, it is important that you use the right CIK for the filing so that it can be correctly associated with the EDGAR filer.
Further, ensure that you verify the CIK on the system through which you are submitting. The CIK is made up of ten numeric digits, and starts with leading zeros. For instance, a CIK number can be: 0003459789.
As a matter of fact, the CIK would be made available for the public to see, and it cannot be modified or altered. Nonetheless, when two corporations merge and become one or when a company changes its name, the CIK of the previous company or the new company can be associated with the new name. The EDGAR filings profile can be updated easily in the EDGAR database.
Update July 2025: The Central Index Key (CIK) is a unique, publicly assigned identifier by the SEC. It continues to be used in EDGAR Next as the primary identifier for an entity’s filings, even though account access is now managed through individual user logins.
CCC – The CIK Confirmation Code
This is another confidential code and is the same as the PIN (Personal Identification Number). As a matter of fact, the CCC is made of eight characters and is case sensitive just like the Passphrase. Moreover, it should have at least one special character (*, @, #, or $) and one number, for instance: ysmagr4$
Furthermore, the CCC would never expire, and this code enables an agent like Inc Paradise to complete the EDGAR filings for you on your behalf. You would have to share the current CCC and the CIK with Inc Paradise so that they can send the filing to the SEC. Nonetheless, if you ever change the EDGAR filings agent, it is advised to change the CCC to prevent any accidental filings.
It is very easy to reset the CCC. You can reset it by following the method as described in the Passphrase section. When you change the CCC, ensure you note it down. Also, remember always to give the latest CCC to IncParadise when you want the EDGAR filings done without any interruption.
Update July 2025: The CCC (CIK Confirmation Code) was previously used to authorize filings. With EDGAR Next, filings are submitted through user accounts assigned specific roles by organization administrators. Legacy codes may still be used temporarily during the transition, but are expected to be phased out. If you’re using a third-party service, ensure your user roles are assigned appropriately.
Password
You would need a password that would be used with the CIK for logging in to the EDGAR filing website. This would be the place where all your company’s filing information and contact information is stored. It should be kept in mind that these details are confidential and should be shared with caution.
Moreover, the Password has to be at least eight characters and is case sensitive. It should also have at least one special character (*, @, #, or $), and at least one number, for instance: uk@kpv7e
After 12 months from the generation, the password would then expire, and you would have to create a new one. In this case, you would need the current password and the CIK for logging into the website. After that, you would also need the PMAC that would allow you to reset the new password easily.
Update July 2025: Under EDGAR Next, users log in using individual credentials rather than a shared filer password. Each user must maintain a strong password and use multi-factor authentication (MFA). Passwords must meet complexity requirements and are managed through the SEC’s Identity Management System.
PMAC
PMAC stands for Password Modification Access Code. This code is utilized for changing the password that allows the filer to log in to the EDGAR website for the EDGAR filings. The PMAC has to be made up of 8 characters and is case sensitive. Moreover, it has to have at least one special character (*, @, #, or $) and one number, for instance: ad2!xq!*
Furthermore, the PMAC does not expire every day, but it can be altered or modified when a security issue comes up. For this, you would need the passphrase so that you can change the PMAC.
Update July 2025: The PMAC (Password Modification Authorization Code) is being phased out under EDGAR Next. Password management and access recovery are now handled securely via individual user accounts and administrative roles.
Filing your Form ID
IncParadise can assist you in submitting your Form ID for just $99. The first step includes an office from your company that needs to complete and then notarize the Form ID. In case this cannot be done, you would have to provide us with your company’s TIN, fiscal year date, contact information, full name, and a notary acknowledgement. In short, you would have to have all the documents verified by the Notary Public for the filing to be completed and successful.
Once we get the documents, our representatives at IncParadise will then complete the EDGAR filings and send the Form ID to the SEC. It normally takes about 1 to 2 business days for the SEC to revert back for the Form IDs. But if you want the filing to be done faster than normal, it can be rushed with an additional cost. In this case, you can have it processed on the same day.
How can Inc Paradise help you?
Now that you have a clearer understanding of EDGAR filings, you can take the next step by enrolling in the EDGAR system or upgrading your existing account to the new EDGAR Next platform. IncParadise can guide you through the entire process—whether you’re setting up access for the first time or transitioning to the modernized system with role-based accounts and enhanced security. If you still have questions about EDGAR filings or need help navigating the new requirements, our representatives are here to assist you every step of the way.
For those who want to have the filings done by a representative like IncParadise, we can assist you with it. Contact IncParadise to have your EDGAR filings done!