Welcome to mertsplus.com!
Welcome to the Home Page of the Michigan Electronic Reporting and Tracking System, otherwise known as MERTS. Please consider this site your "web portal" for all things MERTS Plus.
What can I find here?
From this site, you can download software, access MERTS documentation, sign up for MERTS Training sessions, obtain MERTS Training materials, as well as contact the MERTS Plus helpdesk. Prospective MERTS software vendors can also find information here about how their software can be made compatible with the MERTS file layout.
What is MERTS Plus?
MERTS Plus is a software application designed to allow state level committees that file with the Michigan Secretary of State - Bureau of Elections, to file required campaign finance statements electronically over the Internet or other removable medium. Original and amended campaign statements may be filed using this software.
Do you need help?
The MERTS FAQ, Training Manuals or an online training session may help, otherwise the MertsPlus Helpdesk is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST (closed on State Holidays) to assist you with any problems or questions you may have. These hours are extended during heavy filing periods. However, all campaign finance related questions must be directed to the Michigan Bureau of Elections.
Contact the helpdesk at (703) 749-4642, or send an email to mertstechsupport@nicusa.com. If help is not immediately available, please leave a detailed message and someone will contact you as soon as possible.
