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SEC Form MODULE is an EDGAR submission type used to create a module submission within the SEC’s electronic filing system. It is used to store reusable module content that can later be referenced in EDGAR filings.

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What Is SEC Form MODULE?

SEC Form MODULE is an important EDGAR submission type recognized in the SEC’s EDGAR Filer Manual as a “Module Submission.” It is used by filers to create reusable module documents through EDGARLink Online rather than to satisfy a standalone periodic or transactional reporting form requirement.

This submission type is typically used when a filer wants to prepare and store reusable module or segment content in EDGAR for later use in other submissions. Filers that manage recurring document content often pair this process with EDGAR filing search tools to review how accepted filings are organized and tracked.

Form MODULE supports EDGAR filing efficiency by allowing certain information to be stored in EDGAR’s non-public data area under the filer’s CIK and then referenced later, depending on whether the filer is using Type 1 or Type 2 module functionality.

Key elements typically found in SEC Form MODULE include:

  • Module or segment name.
  • Filer CIK and CCC used to create or reference the module.
  • Identification of the item as a module or segment.
  • Type designation for Type 1 or Type 2 module use.
  • Selected document type for an attached Type 2 module or segment.
  • Validation, transmission, acceptance, and indexing information needed before later reference.

SEC Form MODULE Filing Deadlines

SEC Form MODULE does not have a fixed statutory filing deadline like many SEC disclosure forms. It is an event-driven EDGAR submission type used as needed when filers create reusable module content for later submission use, and referenced modules must already be created, transmitted, accepted, and indexed before they can be used in another filing.

Filing Stage Timeline Details
Module Preparation As needed Used when a filer wants to create reusable module or segment content in EDGAR
MODULE Submission After document preparation and validation Submitted through EDGARLink Online for EDGAR processing
Module Reference Availability After creation, transmission, acceptance, and indexing A module must be available in EDGAR before it can be referenced in a later submission
Public Filing Deadline Not applicable MODULE is a reusable EDGAR submission type rather than a form with a fixed filing deadline

Key Things to Know About Form MODULE Filing Rules

  • Stored as Non-Public EDGAR Content: MODULE submissions are stored by EDGAR as private information in the system’s non-public data storage area according to the filer’s CIK.
  • Type 1 and Type 2 Rules Differ: Type 1 modules are portions of documents referenced within document text, while Type 2 modules are complete documents included through the Module/Segment page.
  • Acceptance Comes Before Reuse: A module must be created, transmitted, accepted, and indexed by EDGAR before it can be referenced in another submission.
  • Naming and Access Information Matter: Filers must use the correct module name and relevant CIK and CCC information when creating or referencing module content.
  • Submission Status Still Must Be Confirmed: As with other EDGAR submissions, a filer cannot be sure a submission has been accepted until an acceptance message includes a filing date.

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