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How to file
Follow the steps below to file your FBAR via the online form:
1. Go to http://bsaefiling.fincen.treas.gov/NoRegFBARFiler.html
2. Click Start Now under the Online Form E-Filing Method.
3. Enter your contact information on the Filer Contact Information page.
NOTE: The email address you enter will only be used to send correspondence regarding the
status of your FBAR submission. The additional information is used to identify you as the filer in
the event that you contact BSA E-Filing for assistance.
4. Click Start FBAR at the bottom of the Filer Contact Information page to access the FBAR Home
page.
5. In the Filing name field, enter a descriptive name to identify your FBAR (e.g. SMITH FBAR 2014).
NOTE: This filing name is also useful when contacting the BSA E-Filing Help Desk for assistance.
6. Complete the FBAR in its entirety. Additional parts or accounts can be entered by clicking on the
small plus (+) signs located on the report.
NOTE: At the very least, all required fields – identified with an asterisk (*) – must be completed.
7. When you are ready to submit, return to the Home tab and click Sign the Form to accept the
signature agreement.
NOTE: If you need to make changes to the FBAR after it has been signed, simply click Remove
Signature from the Home tab.
8. When the form is free of any validation errors and electronically signed, return to the Home tab
and click Submit. A confirmation page will be displayed at this time.
9. Click Download Copy of My FBAR on the confirmation page to retain a read-only copy of your
FBAR submission. Save the confirmation page for your records as well by selecting to save from
your browser menu.
NOTE: When saving your FBAR information, be sure to enter a file name and save to a familiar
location on your computer to make it easy to find your file in the future.
10. Shortly after submission, you will receive an email notification regarding the status of your FBAR
submission. Save this email for your records.
11. In approximately two (2) business days, you will receive a second and final email notification
informing you that your FBAR submission has been acknowledged by FinCEN and assigned a
unique BSA ID. Save this email for your records. Your FBAR filing is now complete!
NOTE: In the event that you need to amend your FBAR, you must enter the BSA ID assigned to
your FBAR on your amendment.
Additional assistance
Questions or issues encountered during the FBAR filing process may be directed to the BSA E-Filing Help
Desk at 1-866-346-9478 or via email at BSAEFilingHelp@fincen.gov. The Help Desk is available Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Please note that the Help Desk is closed on Federal holidays.