How do I setup an E-File Center account?

Setting up an existing E-file Center account

1. Click on the E-file Center menu.
2. Choose Account Setup.
3. When prompted about having an E-file Center account, click Yes.
4. Enter the User ID.  If you do not recall the User ID see the Do I have an E-file Center account? article.
5. Enter the password.  If you do not know the password see Procedure 2 in the How do I retrieve an E-file Center account? article.
6. Click on Retrieve Account.

Setting up an E-file Center account

1. Click on the E-file Center menu.
2. Choose Account Setup.
3. When prompted about having an E-file Center account, click No.
4. Enter a User ID.  A minimum of six characters is required for the User ID.
5. Enter a password.  The password must meet the following requirements:
• At least 1 uppercase character (A-Z)
• At least 1 lowercase character (a-z)
• At least 1 digit (0-9)
• At least 10 characters
• At  most 128 characters
6. Repeat the password. 
7. Enter an email address.  This email address is where all correspondences about submissions: status updates, rejections, and temporary passwords will be sent.
8. Complete the remainder of the fields.  All fields in bold text are required.
9. Click Send to activate account.