The EFAST2 website authentication process is being modernized in 2023. Some changes have already taken place; some deadlines are still ahead—including a grace period that ends Sept. 1.
The Department of Labor (DOL) is changing the method of logging in to the EFAST2 website with an EFAST2-issued UserID and password. It is being replaced by the unified Login.gov single sign-on mechanism for U.S. Government websites. Login.gov allows people to securely log in to many Government services using the same username and password.
Grace Periods
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, all new EFAST2 website accounts were to be created using the Login.gov process. However, to provide a gradual transition, the DOL is allowing existing filers to use their EFAST2-issued UserID and password to log in to the EFAST2 website until Sept. 1, 2023.
EFAST2 website accounts for third-party software developers and transmitters have an extended grace period until Dec. 31, 2023.
Obtaining New Credentials
One must log in to the EFAST2 website to obtain new electronic signature credentials for the Form 5500 Series, to file the Form PR, and to use the Form 5500 Series filing application (IFILE). Existing Form 5500 series filers using approved private software generally do not need to log in to the EFAST2 website.
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