Bank Secrecy Act Filing Information

To file a FinCEN SAR report

• BSA SAR Federal Register Notice
  • Public Comments and Disposition Sheet
  • OMB Approval
• FinCEN SAR Electronic Filing Instructions
• FinCEN SAR FAQs

To file a FinCEN CTR report

• BSA CTR Federal Register Notice
  • Public Comments and Disposition Sheet
  • OMB Approval
• FinCEN CTR Electronic Filing Instructions
• FinCEN CTR FAQs

To backfile/amend CTRs

• Instructions for Backfiling and Amending Currency Transaction Reports--Updated 03/05/2018

To report a duplicate CTR

• Instructions for Suppressing Duplicate Currency Transaction Reports

FinCEN Educational Pamphlet on the Currency Transaction Reporting Requirement

• CTR Educational Pamphlet (English)
• CTR Educational Pamphlet (Spanish)

To file a FinCEN DOEP report

• BSA DOEP Federal Register Notice
  • Public Comments and Disposition Sheet
  • OMB Approval
• FinCEN DOEP Electronic Filing Instructions
• Determining Eligibility for Exemption from Currency Transaction Reporting Requirements

To file a FinCEN RMSB report

• BSA RMSB Federal Register Notice
  • Public Comments and Disposition Sheet
  • OMB Approval
• MSB Registrant Search Web page
• FinCEN RMSB Electronic Filing Instructions
• Am I an MSB?
• Money Services Business (MSB) Registration

• To electronically file an 8300 report

• Access to the CBP Electronic CMIR
• Accessible FinCEN PDF Fillable Version

The CDD Certification Form, APPENDIX A (MS Word or fillable PDF version) is an optional form providing a convenient way for institutions to obtain and record information required by the CDD rule.  The MS Word version should be printed out and completed. The PDF version may be completed (filled-in) on a computer then printed out.  Make a copy of the certification form and maintain  the entity’s financial institution where the account is established.

DO NOT SEND TO FinCEN!

• CDD Certification Form (MS Word)
• CDD Certification Form (PDF Fillable)
• CDD – Beneficial Ownership Final Rule
• FAQs Regarding CDD Requirements for Financial Institutions
• Exceptive Relief from Beneficial Ownership Requirements of Rollovers, Renewals, Modifications, and Extensions of Certain Accounts

The electronic version of the FBAR is currently available and must be filed electronically effective July 1, 2013.

• To file an FBAR report
• Line Item Instructions for completing the FBAR (Form 114) (08/2021)
• Record of Authorization to Electronically File FBARs (Form 114a), Note: The 114a may be signed digitally
  Click on the above link to open the form to authorize spouse (if filing jointly) or a third party (individual or entity) to file the FBAR on your behalf. This form may be completed and saved electronically. Follow the instructions and complete all of the requested information. The filer and the account owner should maintain a copy of the completed form. The form must be made available upon request by FinCEN or the IRS.
• Extension due to the Terroristic Action in the State of Israel (10/16/2023)
• Additional Extension Due to Natural Disasters (09/08/2023)
• Additional Extension Due to Natural Disasters (10/06/2022)
• Additional Extension Due to Natural Disasters (10/05/2021)
• Additional Extension Due to Natural Disasters (10/06/2020)
• FinCEN Further Extends FBAR Deadline for Certain Financial Professionals (12/20/2023)
• FinCEN Further Extends FBAR Deadline for Certain Financial Professionals (12/09/2022)
• FinCEN Further Extends FBAR Deadline for Certain Financial Professionals (12/13/2021)
• FinCEN Further Extends FBAR Deadline for Certain Financial Professionals (12/11/2020)
• FinCEN Further Extends FBAR Deadline for Certain Financial Professionals (12/20/2019)
• New Due Date for FBARs (03/06/2019)
• Hurricane Florence affected filers (09/26/2018)
• Hurricane Harvey affected filers (10/03/2017)
• Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria affected filers (10/03/2017)
• FBAR Filing Requirement for Virtual Currency (12/31/2020)