FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 
(click to download a copy of the FAQs) PDF

Who needs to register?

All lobbyists are required to register.  A lobbyist is any person who is compensated to communicate with any public official (Tempe City Council, a Board or Commission member, or a Hearing Officer) to influence official action.

When do I register?

Lobbyists shall register with the City Clerk’s Office prior to lobbying or within ten (10) calendar days after first lobbying.  Lobbyist registrations must be renewed annually, between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31. 

When do I file expenditure reports? 

Expenditure Reports are due annually between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31 from each registered lobbyist organization or individual, for the preceding calendar year. 

How do I file forms and reports?

The required forms and reports shall be completed and filed using the Lobbyist eFiling System, https://lobbyist.tempe.gov. 

Who do I contact for questions?

Tempe City Clerk’s Office
31 East Fifth Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281
480-350-4311
clerk@tempe.gov
www.tempe.gov/clerk