Justice Seeks Comments on Foreign Agent Registration Form
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice wants to update a form (NSD-3) that foreign agents use to register with the government. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by July 13, 2026, to make sure the form works well and isn’t too much work. This update won’t cost extra money but helps keep things clear and fair for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory FARA Exhibit A Registration
If you are a private-sector entity or individual required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), you must file Exhibit A (Form NSD-3) as part of the registration. The filing is required by statute and regulation, and failure to provide the information is subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions established in Section 8 of FARA.
Filing Fee of $305 Per New Foreign Principal
Every registrant (or person filing on behalf of a registrant) is required to pay a filing fee of $305.00 per new foreign principal under 28 CFR 5.5. The document lists this $305 cost as the total estimated annual other costs burden per new foreign principal.
Estimated Time Burden Is Very Small
The Department estimates 113 respondents will complete Form NSD-3 each year and that each respondent will take 0.22 hours to complete the webform, for a total estimated annual time burden of 24.86 hours. The estimate reflects user testing and the improved e-File webform features.
Electronic e-File Webform Reduces Burden
The Exhibit A (Form NSD-3) is provided as an online e-File webform, and improved e-File features were considered in the burden estimate and may allow electronic submission. These features are intended to enhance clarity and reduce respondent burden.
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