How do I obtain a FinCEN ID?

1. Go to https://fincenid.fincen.gov/landing. Click on “Sign in or Create an Account with LOGIN.GOV” and then click on Create an Account.

2. Click “Sign in with LOGIN.GOV”. You must enter a unique email address for each user you are registering that needs a BOI identifier.

3. Click “Create an account” and enter your email address. You must enter a unique email address for each user you are registering that needs a BOI identifier.

4. You will receive an email at the address you provided from Login.gov with the subject “Confirm your email”. Click on the link in the email to establish a password.

5. Set up an authentication method (Authentication App, Text Message, Back up Code, Security Key or Government Employee ID).

6. Note that you will be prompted to return to above screen to set up a second method of authentication.

7. Once authentication methods have been confirmed, you can then complete the application for your FinCEN ID. Enter your name (first and last), date of birth, address and upload a form of identification (State-issued Driver’s License, State/Local/Tribe-issued ID, U.S. passport or Foreign passport).

8. Once successfully submitted, you will be taken to your Submission Receipt. Download a copy of the identifier submission and/or copy your FinCEN ID.