Justice Seeks Input on Shortened Foreign Agent Registration Form
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice wants to update a short form (Form NSD-6) that foreign agents use to register with the government. They’re asking for public feedback by June 9, 2026, to make sure the form is clear and useful without causing extra hassle. This update affects anyone who files this form and aims to keep the process smooth and efficient.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
FARA Filing Required; Penalties Apply
If you must register under FARA, filing a completed NSD-6 (when applicable) is required by statute and regulation, and failure to provide the requested information is subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions in Section 8 of FARA.
Optional Short Webform for FARA
If you are required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), you may use the Short Form NSD-6 webform as an optional, simpler alternative to filing a full Registration Statement. The Department says the improved e‑File webform reduces time to complete the form to 0.23 hours per respondent.
Estimated Annual Compliance Burden
The Department estimates 1,066 respondents will complete Form NSD-6 annually, each taking 0.23 hours, for a total estimated annual time burden of 245.18 hours based on projected registrations from 2026 to 2029.
No Fee to File NSD-6
Filing Form NSD-6 carries no filing fee; the notice states the Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden is $0.00 and no registrant must pay a fee when filing this form.
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