1. What is the Form BR?
Form BR is the Uniform Branch Office Registration form that enables firms to "register" or "notice file" branch offices electronically through FINRA Gateway with FINRA, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (NYSE) and other participating jurisdictions.
Timely and complete reporting of all information required by the FINRA By-Laws and rules, as well as the federal securities laws is critical. The Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, other self-regulatory organizations and state securities regulators use the information to make licensing and registration decisions, among other uses. FINRA also uses the information in BrokerCheck, which
FINRA provides registration and licensing relief to FINRA-registered persons and certain formerly registered persons who volunteer or are called into active military duty.
CRD FAQ - Form Filing for Individuals - Disclosure
CRD Payment Methods and Addresses
On October 2, 2023, FINRA will launch the new Fingerprint Program for Transfer Agents and Clearing Agencies (TA/CAs) as the SEC declared FINRA's updated Fingerprint Plan effective September 22, 2023. This Program outsources fingerprint processing to Sterling Identity (Sterling), the same FBI-approved channeler that processes fingerprints for broker-dealers on FINRA’s behalf.
ON THIS PAGE:What's NewWhat is MFA?Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat's NewAs a new or existing user, when setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA), do not select phone call, text message or fingerprint/facial (Windows Hello/Touch ID) as FINRA will not accept these MFA options as of July 25, 2025. Select only a FINRA-compliant MFA option listed below.Effective July 25, 2025, FINRA will
Member firms should be aware of an alleged large-scale data breach possibly affecting Oracle Cloud services at firms and third-party providers. FINRA recommends that firms review this information to assess any potential impact to their operations, as well as with third-party providers who provide services to the firm. FINRA previously delivered an email to firms whose domain names appeared in the threat actor post, as well as any firms that previously informed FINRA of their use of Oracle products and services.
WASHINGTON—FINRA marks this month the 10th anniversary of the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors, an important resource for seniors and vulnerable investors that has assisted in recovering more than $9.3 million for investors as of Dec. 31, 2024.
