Filing Tools

The Office of the Secretary of State has prepared the following tools to assist agencies in the APA process:

Submit Filings Electronically
Use our Publication Calculator to determine when to schedule hearings based on APA timelines.
Filing Administrative Rules - an overview of the rulemaking process.
APA Flowchart - a simple flowchart of the rulemaking process.
Timeline - the dates established by statute that govern the APA process (includes the statutory references).
Rules at a Glance - a checklist of the required components for each filing. Please make sure to check the instructions for each filing for more detailed information.
Frequently Asked Questions - a list of frequently asked questions and the answers.