Cboe Exchanges Switch to New FBI Fingerprint Service
Published Date: 6/10/2026
Notice
Summary
Cboe Exchanges are updating their fingerprint plan to use a new, modern FBI-approved service instead of their old system that's been around for 20+ years. This change affects partners, directors, officers, and employees of member firms and will help keep fingerprint processing smooth and secure. The new plan is now officially effective, with no extra costs announced, making the switch seamless and timely.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Exchange switches to FBI-approved channeler
If you are a partner, director, officer, or employee of an Exchange member, Cboe will use a contracted FBI‑approved private channeler to collect and submit fingerprints to the Attorney General. The channeler will provide nationwide fingerprint collection, track status, and make results available to the Exchange; Cboe filed the Plan on March 12, 2026 and the Commission declared it effective on June 5, 2026.
Member fingerprints continue via FINRA Web CRD
If you are seeking or hold registration with the Exchange, your fingerprints and results will continue to be submitted and processed electronically through FINRA's Web CRD system, and FINRA will notify the Exchange if fingerprint results indicate a statutory disqualification. The Exchange will review such results and may take action on eligibility or association.
Members may incur fingerprint processing fees
The Exchange will notify its members and member applicants of any fees charged for processing fingerprints under the new Plan, and will file any such member fees with the Commission under section 19(b) of the Act. Members should expect the Exchange to disclose and file fees before they take effect.
Exchange disclaims liability for fingerprint processing
The Exchange will not be liable for losses or damages from fingerprint services, including lost or delayed fingerprint cards, records, or results, or from the Exchange's action or inaction under the Plan. This disclaimer is part of the Plan that the Exchange submitted and the Commission declared effective.
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