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1. Download, open and complete your FBAR- Click on the Prepare Button at
http://bsaefiling.fincen.treas.gov/NoRegFBARFiler.html. Your browser should automatically download the PDF and may
ensure your have configured your browser to use the Adobe Reader application
to open the PDF as describe i
n #2 above.
Once the report is open, please complete your FBAR, ensuring you have entered data in all fields highlighted in yellow.
The first field, Filing Name field is used as an identifier for your FBAR and we recommend a name that clearly defines your
FBAR (Smith FBAR 2013, for example). This information is useful in the event you need to contact the help desk.
2. Validate FBAR – Click on the Validate button to ensure you have all fields entered correctly. The system will prompt you if
any fields need to be corrected or entered. If there are no errors, the system will prompt you with “This form needs to be
signed in order to submit.”
3. Sign your FBAR – Once you have entered all your FBAR data, click the Sign the Form button. This will prompt you with “I
acknowledge that I am electronically signing the BSA report”. Please click “Yes”. A PIN is not required to perform the
signing process.
4. Save your FBAR – Click on the Save button to Save a copy of your submission before upload. We highly recommend you
select a filename and location that you can easily access during the upload process. Some browsers default to a download
directory that is difficult to navigate
to when trying to access the saved PDF. Y
ou should have a Documents folder or
Desktop location to save to that is easily accessible.
5. Upload your saved FBAR- Click on the Ready to File button to access the upload page. If you are attempting to upload a
https://bsaefiling1.fincen.treas.gov/NoRegFilerUpload. Enter your email address, first name, last name and phone number
and then click on the Browse button to locate your saved FBAR and select the file to attach it to the upload page. Once
attached, click Submit to upload and send your FBAR to the system. You should receive an immediate confirmation screen
with a tracking ID similar to FF14-00000000X. You will also receive an email
with your tracking information. Please retain
this information for your records.
*The upload page can only accept the electronic FBAR report. It will not accept any scanned images, including the previous TD F 90-22.1 report or the 114a Record of Authorization to Electronically File
FBARs. Per the instructions, the 114a Record of Authorization to Electronically File FBARs does NOT need to be uploaded
to FinCEN.
Do not send the 114a to FinCEN. Retain this form for your records.
6. Monitor your email for an acknowledgement email within 2 business days – Within two business days, you will
receive an acknowledgement email indicating your FBAR has been processed and a BSA_Identifier has been assigned for
your FBAR. This 14 digit number begins with 310000 and is unique to your filing. In the event you need to amend your
FBAR to correct any information, please fill out a new FBAR completely and check the Amend box in Item 1. You will need
to provide your Prior Report BSA Identifier after selecting the Amend box. If you need to amend a previously paper filed
FBAR or if your Prior Report BSA Identifier is not known, please enter all zeroes, 00000000000000, in the Prior Report
BSA Identifier field.