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The Pre-Filing Communication process is a tool for filers to use when determining if the Compact is able to review certain forms or product features or questioning how to achieve compliance on specific uniform standard requirements. Best practice is for filers to use the Pre-Filing process before submitting a Compact filing in the following situations:

1. Scope - the company is unsure if there are applicable uniform standards to review a form or product feature
2. Compliance - the company has questions on achieving compliance with a particular provision of a product standard

To start the process, filers will need to complete the Pre‑Filing Communication Form in its entirety. The form can be accessed from the Industry Resources/Filing Assistance page on the Compact website. For your convenience, the Pre‑Filing Communication Form is also directly available via the linked title. Each section of the form will need to be completed thoroughly and completely with enough information for the Compact to fully consider the questions raised in the inquiry. It is not appropriate to submit an inquiry where the only information provided is a request for a call with the Compact or to share a product concept without specific questions reflecting the company’s uniform standards research. Only after all information is provided, and the Compact has had an opportunity to consider it, will the Compact consider a company call. Including sample forms or language in the pre‑filing is always helpful and, if not provided initially, the Compact may request it in order to respond to the inquiry.

All communication related to a specific inquiry will be sent from the JIRA platform. The communications are sent as emails so make sure security settings are such that emails can be received from "jira_no_reply@naic.org."