Who files the Lobbyist Registration Report?

A person engaging in lobbying activities files an initial report when the form’s criteria apply. Registrants also file annual registration for themselves and all active clients.

When is this report due?

The form says an initial report is due within 30 days after receiving or becoming entitled to the stated compensation, or before the lobbying matter is scheduled for official City action, whichever is sooner. Annual registration is due January 31.

How do I submit the Lobbyist Registration Report?

Submit the completed report with payment to the City Clerk’s Office. The form lists registration fees and provides clerk@cityofirvine.org and 949-724-6205 for questions.

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Lobbyist Registration Report Annual/Initial Registration

Lobbyists use this report to register initially or annually with the City of Irvine and provide information about their clients and lobbying activities.

What this form is

This report registers a lobbyist with the City of Irvine, either initially or annually, and provides information about the registrant, clients, and anticipated municipal lobbying. The form says an initial report is due within 30 days after the compensation threshold is reached or before the lobbying subject is scheduled for official City action, whichever comes first; annual registration is due January 31. It asks for registrant and client details, signatures, and payment.

Who needs it

A person engaging in lobbying activities who meets the report’s initial-registration criteria, or a registrant renewing annually for themselves and active clients, needs this form.

How to submit it

Submit the Lobbyist Registration Report with payment to the City Clerk’s Office; the form lists fees and provides [email protected] and 949-724-6205 for questions.

About notarization

This report is signed and dated without a notary; the registrant certifies under penalty of perjury that the report is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Report
Download the Lobbyist Registration Report for initial or annual registration.
2
Complete Registrant Details
Select the report type and fill in the registrant’s information, then sign and date the report.
3
Add Client Information
Provide information for each new or existing client, including requested details about the client and lobbying activities.
4
Submit With Payment
Submit the report with payment to the City Clerk’s Office; the form lists applicable registration fees.

Frequently asked questions

Who files the Lobbyist Registration Report?: A person engaging in lobbying activities files an initial report when the form’s criteria apply. Registrants also file annual registration for themselves and all active clients.
When is this report due?: The form says an initial report is due within 30 days after receiving or becoming entitled to the stated compensation, or before the lobbying matter is scheduled for official City action, whichever is sooner. Annual registration is due January 31.
Do I need a notary for the Lobbyist Registration Report?: No. The report is signed and dated without a notary. The registrant certifies under penalty of perjury that the report is true and correct.
How do I submit the Lobbyist Registration Report?: Submit the completed report with payment to the City Clerk’s Office. The form lists registration fees and provides [email protected] and 949-724-6205 for questions.

Need something notarized?

This Lobbyist Registration Report Annual/Initial Registration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Irvine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.