FinCEN Suspicious Activity Report (FinCEN SAR) Electronic Filing 2026

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The document is a Currency Transaction Report (CTR) form, specifically FinCEN Form 112, used to report cash transactions exceeding $10,000 as mandated by the Bank Secrecy Act. It includes sections for identifying individuals or entities involved in the transaction, details about the transaction amounts and types, and information about the financial institution where the transaction occurs. The form aims to assist in preventing money laundering and other financial crimes.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the FinCEN SAR in our editor.
Begin with Part I by selecting the type of filing. Check the appropriate box for 'Initial report' or 'Correct/amend prior report'.
Fill in the details of the person involved in the transaction. Include their last name, first name, and any alternate names if applicable.
Complete the address fields including city, state, and ZIP code. Ensure all required fields marked with an asterisk are filled out accurately.
In Part II, indicate the amounts for cash transactions. Specify cash in and cash out amounts for individuals or entities listed.
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How many days do you have to file a SAR after detecting any suspicious activity?

Filing Timelines Banks are required to file a SAR within 30 calendar days after the date of initial detection of facts constituting a basis for filing. This deadline may be extended an additional 30 days up to a total of 60 calendar days if no suspect is identified.

Who must file a FinCEN report?

The BOI law and rule for who must report generally includes all non-public U.S. companies that filed with a secretary of state or tribal-level office to create the company. In addition, all companies that registered to do business as a foreign company must file with FinCEN.

How many days after detecting suspicious activity must you file a suspicious activity report?

Filing Deadlines: A FinCEN SAR shall be filed no later than 30 calendar days after the date of the initial detection by the reporting financial institution of facts that may constitute a basis for filing a report.

When should we file a suspicious activity report or SAR?

If a customer does something obviously criminal such as offering a bribe or even admitting to a crime the law requires you to file a SAR if it involves or aggregates funds or other assets of $2,000 or more.

What is the timeline for SAR activity?

Identification of suspicious activity and subject: Day 0. Deadline for initial SAR filing: Day 30. End of 90 day review: Day 120. Deadline for continuing activity SAR with subject information: Day 150 (120 days from the date of the initial filing on Day 30).

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What does FinCEN request when filling out a SAR?

FinCEN requests that banks check the appropriate box(es) in the Suspicious Activity Information section and include certain key terms in the narrative section of the SAR. If necessary, the instrument and type of suspicious activity can be described in further detail in the narrative.

What is the deadline for filing a SAR?

A financial institution is required to file a suspicious activity report no later than 30 calendar days after the date of initial detection of facts that may constitute a basis for filing a suspicious activity report.