Personal Financial Affairs Disclosure | Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC)

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Candidates, elected officials, and certain appointees must report personal financial information to disclose potential conflicts of interest.

You should file a personal financial affairs statement (F-1) if you are:

An elected official, appointee to an elected office, or candidate in a jurisdiction that is countywide or has at least 2,000 registered voters
An appointed state official mentioned in RCW 42.17A.705.
A charter school director
A professional staff member in the legislature or governor’s office

You may also be required to report if you are a candidate who receives or expects to raise $5,000 or more.

Financial Affairs Disclosure basics

Learn when the F-1 is due, where to file, and what financial information to report.

When and where to report

Personal Financial Disclosure FAQ

Completing the F-1 report

Requesting Modifications

Request an exemption from reporting certain information due to personal safety concerns or a potential competitive disadvantage for a business, among other reasons.

How to request a modification