Pursuant to the California Elections Code section 13004, the Secretary of State shall approve each ballot card manufacturer and finisher for use in California elections.
Interested ballot print vendors seeking certification for use in California shall fill out Parts 1 and 3 of the Ballot Printing Application and submit it to the Office of Voting Systems Technology Assessment (OVSTA) via votingsystems@sos.ca.gov
The application for Ballot Printing Certification can be found here: (link to Ballot Printing Application).
The California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 7, Chapter 4, Sections 20200-20218, 20220-20238, 20240-20242, and 20250-20253 govern certification of ballot printers and the biennial inspections of ballot printing and storage facilities for ballot cards.
| Ballot Print Vendor | Ballot Printers(s) | Certified Ballot Styles | Ballot Printing Facilities | Certification Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admail West | Printer Information Placeholder | Dominion ImageCast Hart Verity | 521 North 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 | (Link to Admail West Certification Letter) |
| CSG Systems International, Inc. | Printer Information Placeholder | Hart Verity | 15404 Long Vista Drive, Austin, TX 78728 | (Link to CSGI Certification Letter) |
| Election System & Software, Inc. | Printer Information Placeholder | ES&S Electionware | 11208 John Galt Blvd., Omaha, NB 68137 | (Link to ES&S Certification Letter) |
| Integrated Voting Systems | Printer Information Placeholder | Dominion ImageCast,ES&S Electionware,Hart Verity | 496 S. Uruapan Way, Dinuba, CA 93618 | (Link to IVS Certification Letter) |
