In accordance with EDGAR Next, the SEC now requires enhanced identity verification and multi-factor authentication (MFA) in order for filers to obtain EDGAR account access. The time-based one-time password (TOTP) Secret Key is a common component of authentication used to satisfy those MFA requirements. The TOTP Secret Key is used by an authenticator app to generate the TOTP Code, which is a secure, 6-digit code that changes every thirty seconds. This code is a piece of information that many websites or services will ask a user to provide when they log in to verify their identity. Continue reading "Filing with EDGAR Next Using GoFiler: TOTP..." »

On February 2, 2026, EDGAR Release 26.0.1 implemented updates to the EDGAR Filing Website, EDGAR Online Forms Management Website, Filer Management Website, and APIs. Continue reading "EDGAR Release 26.0.1" »

On December 22, 2025, EDGAR Release 25.4 implemented changes to the EDGAR Filing website, including updates to the Fee Exhibit Preparation Tool (FEPT), EDGAR APIs, the API Development Toolkit, and the Filer Management Website. The release also provides guidance to filers not yet enrolled in EDGAR Next. Continue reading "EDGAR Release 25.4" »

The SEC has announced updates to technical specifications related to XBRL and XML that correspond to EDGAR Release 25.3, which will be released October 13, 2025. Continue reading "EDGAR Release 25.3" »

On October 1, 2025, fee rates applicable to most securities transactions will be set at $138.10 per million dollars pursuant to the Order Making Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Adjustments to Registration Fee Rates. This represents a decrease from $153.10 per million dollars during the previous fiscal year. The new fee rate will be applied to the registration of securities under Section 6(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, the repurchase of securities under Section 13(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and proxy solicitations and specified tender offers under Section 14(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Continue reading "New SEC Filing Fee Rate Table Ready for Download" »

On September 12th, the SEC published draft updates to the upcoming 2026 XBRL taxonomies for public comment. The Draft 2026 Release Notes provide more information related to specific changes in the 2026 update for all XBRL taxonomies currently supported by the EDGAR system. Continue reading "SEC Publishes 2026 Draft Taxonomies for Review..." »

The SEC has released EDGAR 25.2.2, which incorporates requirements for EDGAR Next, the SEC's security, access, and account management improvements made to the EDGAR system. Enrollment in and compliance with EDGAR Next is now necessary to file on the EDGAR system. To be in compliance, filing entities must be enrolled in EDGAR Next by December 19, 2025, or have had their Form ID application for EDGAR access granted on or after March 24, 2025. Continue reading "EDGAR 25.2.2 Released" »

Version 6.2a of GoFiler will be released later today to facilitate the transition to EDGAR Next. This release contains all of the necessary functionality to submit filings to EDGAR Next and will automatically switch to EDGAR Next mode tonight at 10:01pm Eastern. Continue reading "GoFiler 6.2a Will Be Available for Download..." »