Fingerprint Fees
For each fingerprint transaction submitted there are two types of fingerprint fees that firms may be assessed: a FINRA fingerprint fee and an FBI fingerprint fee. The fees can vary depending on the method of submission (hardcopy vs. electronic) and if it is a resubmission. The table below shows the current fees for each type of submission. State sales tax is assessed for certain FINRA-provided products or services; please review the E-Bill state sales tax information for details.
Additionally, when fingerprints are collected through an electronic fingerprint submission EFS vendor, there is typically a fee associated with fingerprint collection paid directly to that entity. FINRA negotiated a reduced fee for collection at Sterling collection locations as Sterling submits fingerprints directly to the FBI on FINRA’s behalf.
Broker-dealer firms and funding portals can view assessed fingerprint fees through E-Bill.
Current Fees
| Fingerprint Fees | Electronic
| Hardcopy
|
|---|---|---|
FINRA Fee1 Assessed when FINRA posts results to CRD (broker-dealers) or FPRD (funding portals) | $20.00 | $30.00 |
FBI Fee2 Assessed when the FBI returns results (dispositions) to FINRA | $11.25 | $11.25 |
Total Fee | $31.25 | $41.25 |
1The FINRA fingerprint processing fee is assessed pursuant to Section 4(b)(4) of Schedule A of the FINRA By-Laws and is charged when:
- FINRA posts the result; or,
- FINRA posts a result from a fingerprint transaction that was processed through another self-regulatory organization. Note: The fee for this type of fingerprint transaction is $30.00.
2The FBI does not charge its fee on a second fingerprint transaction when it identifies the first set of fingerprints as illegible for the same individual.