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Starting July 1, 2027, both state agencies and local governments — including counties, cities, school districts, and special districts — must offer an electronic option whenever they require someone to submit a form, record, or other information, rather than forcing people to appear in person or mail physical copies. The electronic option can take several forms, such as completing a form online, uploading a signed document, or submitting information by email, with the specific method left to the government's discretion. Exceptions include situations where federal or state law requires in-person submission, when a fingerprint is needed for a background check, for election-related filings, and for incarcerated individuals; smaller local governments with annual revenues or expenditures of $1 million or less also get a delay until 2030.