DOJ Tweaks Exhibit Form for Foreign Agent Registrations
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is updating a form (NSD-3) that foreign agents must fill out to register with the government. They want your feedback by June 9, 2026, to make sure the form is clear and useful without causing extra hassle. This update affects foreign agents and aims to keep the process smooth and efficient, with no big cost changes expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Required $305 Filing Fee
If you must register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and file Form NSD-3, you are required to pay a $305 filing fee for each new foreign principal, per 28 CFR 5.5.
Mandatory Filing and Penalties Risk
Filing Form NSD-3 is required pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act for those who must register, and failure to provide the required information is subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions in Section 8 of FARA.
Very Low Time Burden to File
The revised NSD-3 webform is estimated to take 0.22 hours (about 13 minutes) to complete; DOJ estimates 113 respondents annually and a total annual time burden of 24.86 hours. The estimate reflects improved electronic e-File features.
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