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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 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.

What can I find here?

From this site, you can download the MERTS Plus software, access documentation, signup for a training session, obtain materials, as well as contact the MERTS Plus helpdesk. Prospective MERTS Plus software vendors can also find information here about how their software can be made compatible with the MERTS Plus file layout.

Do you need help?

The MERTS Plus FAQ, MERTS Plus User Guide or an online training session may help, otherwise the MERTS Plus 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 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 e-mail to mertstechsupport@nicusa.com. Please note this is a voicemail system, we will make every attempt to return your call as promptly as possible during normal business hours.