How to Fill Out Standard Form LLL

Standard Form LLL at a glance

What it is: The Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form is completed to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352.

A filled-in Standard Form LLL example: a college discloses lobbying on a grant

Standard Form LLL example filled out, example: a college discloses lobbying on a grant
Example College files Form LLL to disclose lobbying on a grant. It is the prime recipient making an initial filing, so the Prime entry stays empty. The picture shows an initial filing at the initial award, and its names and figures are sample values.

How to fill out Standard Form LLL, box by box

Type of Federal Action, Status of Federal Action and Report Type

Standard Form LLL example filled out, type of Federal Action, Status of Federal Action and Report Type

In box 1, mark the Type of Federal Action: contract, grant, cooperative agreement, loan, loan guarantee or loan insurance.

In box 2, mark the Status of Federal Action: bid/offer/application, initial award or post-award.

In box 3, mark the Report Type: initial filing or material change.

Name and Address of Reporting Entity

Standard Form LLL example filled out, name and Address of Reporting Entity

In box 4, mark Prime or SubAwardee, then enter the Name and Address (Street 1, Street 2, City, State and Zip) of the Reporting Entity (the lines marked *: Name, Street 1, City, State), and the Congressional District, if known.

Name and Address of Prime, if the Reporting Entity is a Subawardee

Standard Form LLL example filled out, name and Address of Prime, if the Reporting Entity is a Subawardee

If the Reporting Entity in No.4 is Subawardee, enter the Name and Address (Street 1, Street 2, City, State and Zip) of Prime (the lines marked *: Name, Street 1, City, State), and the Congressional District, if known.

Federal Department, Program, Action Number and Award Amount

Standard Form LLL example filled out, federal Department, Program, Action Number and Award Amount

Enter the Federal Department/Agency in box 6 and the Federal Program Name/Description in box 7, then the CFDA Number, if applicable.

Enter the Federal Action Number, if known, in box 8, and the Award Amount, if known, in box 9.

Name and Address of Lobbying Registrant and Individual Performing Services

Standard Form LLL example filled out, name and Address of Lobbying Registrant and Individual Performing Services

In box 10a, enter the Name and Address of the Lobbying Registrant: Prefix, First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Suffix, Street, City, State and Zip.

In box 10b, enter the Individual Performing Services (including address if different from No. 10a): Prefix, First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Suffix, Street, City, State and Zip.

Signature

Standard Form LLL example filled out, signature

Sign on the Signature line (marked *), then enter the Name (marked *): Prefix, First Name, Middle Name, Last Name and Suffix, then the Title, Telephone No. and Date.

"Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when the transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure." (checked November 11, 2026)

Sources

[1] Standard Form LLL (REV. 7/1997), Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (the Official source link on this page).

Lll Form PDF Details

In an effort to ensure transparency and accountability within governmental operations, the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form, known commonly as the LLL Form, stands as a pivotal document approved by the Office of Management and Budget under the OMB No. 0348-0046. This form is designed to unveil activities related to lobbying that are conducted in connection with specific federal actions such as contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, loans, loan guarantees, and loan insurance, as stipulated under 31 U.S.C. 1352. Entities engaging in lobbying must disclose various details through the form, including the type and status of the federal action in question, details about the reporting entity and the lobbying entity, the federal department or agency involved, and a description of the lobbying activities undertaken. This entails specifying the amount of payment, the nature of the services performed, and information about the officials contacted. The disclosure serves not only as a record of the lobbying efforts but also as a crucial piece of information relied upon by the federal government. Failure to comply with this mandated disclosure can result in significant civil penalties, underscoring the importance of the LLL Form in promoting ethical conduct and transparency in the intersection of public and private interests. The information gathered through this form is not only reported to Congress semi-annually but is also made available for public inspection, reinforcing the overarching goal of fostering an environment of openness within governmental processes.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameLll Form
Form Length1 page
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields52
Avg. time to fill out15 sec
Other namesdisclosure lobbying lll form, sf lobbying activities, standard form lobbying, dws livescan