On November 6, the EDGAR Business Office issued an expanded preview of upcoming updates to the EDGAR system’s technical specifications ahead of the next software release, currently scheduled for December 7, 2026.
The following draft technical specifications are now available:
- planned EDGAR system changes will be available in the EDGAR Beta Environment for filers to review and test beginning November 23, 2026
- the draft EDGAR Filer Manual, Volume II, includes planned changes that would enable filers to submit SBS Dispute Notices and amendments electronically through the EDGAR Filing Website by entering information directly into a new interface or by submitting a filer-constructed XML filing using the SBS Dispute Notice technical specifications
These draft materials are being shared as a courtesy to the filing community. The SEC has not yet approved them, and any planned content may be approved, disapproved, or revised prior to the December 2026 EDGAR release.
Click here to review and test in the EDGAR Beta Environment. The Draft EDGAR Filer Manual, Volume II, and the Draft XML Technical Specifications are available on the SEC’s website.
Sources:
Preview of Planned December 2026 EDGAR Release 26.4 (sec.gov)
EDGAR Filer Manual, Volume II (sec.gov)
Technical Specifications (sec.gov)
