About the Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Certification Program
In 2024, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission launched the Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Certification Program under the EAC’s Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program. Electronic poll books submitted through this program are evaluated against the Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Certification Requirements (VEPBCR), which outlines a set of specifications and requirements to determine whether the systems conform to all baseline expectations for functionality, security, and accessibility. Participation is entirely voluntary, but commercial or in-house manufacturers that wish to participate must conform to the program’s requirements.
Certified Electronic Poll Books
| Electronic Poll Book (Name/Version) |
VSTL | Manufacturer | Testing Standard | Application Accepted Date | Certification Date | Status | Associated System Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll Pad 3.6 | SLI Compliance | KNOWiNK | VEPBCR 1.0 | 2024-06-14 | 2025-02-18 | System Certified | KNO-00001 |
Systems Under Test
Below is a list and status of all electronic poll books currently submitted for potential EAC certification.
| Electronic Poll Book (Name/Version) |
VSTL | Manufacturer | Application Accepted Date | Phase of Test Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
System Changes
A previously certified electronic poll book must undergo EAC review to remain eligible for certification when any change is made. This includes both minor changes and modifications. All proposed changes must be submitted to the EAC for review. The EAC will evaluate whether the change qualifies as a minor change or constitutes a modification that requires additional testing and certification. For more detailed information, please visit the ESTEP’s Manuals and Forms webpage.
Minor Change: A minor change is a change to a certified voting system’s hardware, software, technical data package, or data, the nature of which does not materially alter the system’s reliability, functionality, capability, or operation. Any changes made to a system under test results in the manufacturer supplying a list and detailed description of all changes.
Modification: Any change to a previously EAC-certified voting system’s hardware, software, or firmware that is not classified as a minor change or new system.
| System Change Code | Change Classification | Manufacturer | Impacted System(s) | Date Approved | Test Lab (If Applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNO-00001 | Minor Change | KNOWiNK | Poll Pad 3.6 | 2025-04-01 | N/A |
Click here to return to the Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Certification Program resource page.