The SEC’s long-awaited EDGAR Next ruling was officially effective on March 24, 2025, giving SEC filers — including all public companies, investment companies, and beneficial owners — until September 12, 2025, to comply. This modernization effort aims to enhance security by addressing vulnerabilities in the legacy system while introducing new authentication, account management, and authorization requirements. This represents a major shift in the way business entities need to file their SEC forms, and failing to comply can result in loss of access to the EDGAR system. Companies need to start preparing as soon as possible to make sure they can avoid any disruptions.
At DFIN, we’ve closely followed EDGAR Next, actively contributing to implementation discussions and refining our enrollment approach to ensure seamless compliance for our clients. This includes our involvement with this latest rule, where we have been offering expert guidance to help navigate the transition.
Now, as part of our commitment to helping our clients stay ahead, we launched the EDGAR Next Enrollment Portal on March 24. Built on years of collaboration with the SEC, this portal provides a streamlined, guided experience designed to provide a smooth, stress-free shift to EDGAR Next and promote compliance while easing the administrative burden.
Benefits of the DFIN Enrollment Portal for EDGAR Next Access
Below are some of the key advantages that make DFIN’s EDGAR Next portal a one-stop solution for enrollment:
- Step-by-Step Guidance – Simplifies both the enrollment process and required post-enrollment tasks.
- Effortless Transition – Ensures a smooth shift to the new SEC rules without interrupting compliance.
- Avoids Workflow Disruption – Clients continue to file through DFIN without changes to existing workflows.
- Ensuring Success – Early client feedback confirms the portal removes complexity and streamlines the EDGAR Next transition.
The Road Ahead for EDGAR Next
Companies must be enrolled and compliant with EDGAR Next by September 12, 2025. If they are not, they have until December 19, 2025, to submit an amended Form ID to gain access to EDGAR filing. Our enrollment portal is the fastest and easiest way to make sure you’re fully compliant by the time the deadline arrives.
All DFIN clients can access the portal to get started. Visit our EDGAR Next landing page, your go-to page to answer questions, get guidance and recommendations, and much more.
