ESTEP Manual

This manual establishes the minimum requirements for participation in the Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP). Participation is voluntary, but if election-supporting technology manufacturers decide to participate, then they must conform to this Manual's procedural requirements.

Version 1.0

ESTEP Manual 1.0 (Final) - Coming Soon
ESTEP Manual 1.0 Public Comments
ESTEP Manual 1.0 Federal Register Notice for Public Comment
ESTEP Manual 1.0 (Draft) - November 14, 2023

ESTEP Forms

The information collected in these forms is to be used to improve the quality of election-supporting technology used in federal elections, and to collect necessary key information on election-supporting technology manufacturers and their systems.

Manufacturer Registration

Application for Participation

Anomaly Reporting

ESTEP Anomaly Reporting 1.0 (Final) - Coming Soon
ESTEP Anomaly Reporting 1.0 Federal Register Notice #2 for Public Comment - Coming Soon
ESTEP Anomaly Reporting 1.0 Federal Register Notice #1 for Public Comment
ESTEP Anomaly Reporting 1.0 (Draft) - February 21, 2024

Root Cause Analysis

ESTEP Root Cause Analysis 1.0 (Final) - Coming Soon
ESTEP Root Cause Analysis 1.0 Federal Register Notice #2 for Public Comment - Coming Soon
ESTEP Root Cause Analysis 1.0 Federal Register Notice #1 for Public Comment
ESTEP Root Cause Analysis 1.0 (Draft) - February 21, 2024

Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP) Manuals and Forms