The State and Federal Survey
of Administrative Codes and Registers

The Administrative Codes and Registers (ACR) Section of the National Association of Secretaries of State surveys state and federal levels of government about the publication of administrative rules. With the information it collects, ACR produces its State and Federal Survey. The State and Federal Survey is a valuable tool that contains a wealth of information about administrative rules in the various states.

For example, you can find out which states publish an administrative register or code, determine which branch of government is responsible for publication, and locate contact information for the states.

In an effort to compile this information for the 2006 survey, an email was sent out to ACR contacts in each state with a link to the questionnaire and a request to complete the online survey instrument by May 5, 2006. Once the survey information is compiled, it will be printed and available for purchase at a cost of $40. This page will be updated when the printed survey is available for purchase. To reserve a copy of the survey, email a request to

User names and passwords have been assigned to the individuals responsible for completing the survey instrument. These individuals may access the survey at http://acrsurvey.state.va.us.