For the last five years, the Commissioner of Corporations has required that notices of exemption filed pursuant to Corporations Code § 25102(f) be filed electronically, except in cases of demonstrable hardship. See 10 CCR § 260.102.14(f). Electronic filing is also required for notices of exemption required to be filed pursuant to 10 CCR § 260.103.

To begin the process, you should go to the Department of Corporations’ Internet site. Below are some things to keep in mind if you are a first time filer...