Multiple SARs may be put on one disk for filing. This means you cannot use the software to print a completed SAR for filing by mail. If the software is used, you must mail the disk itself to the Detroit Computing Center. The printed form the SAR software generates is an acceptable copy of the SAR for your institution's internal records only. If you currently provide your currency transaction reporting to FinCEN via magnetic tape, you may elect to file SARs in this way.
Prior approval is required for magnetic tape filing.
This version may be photocopied. Using magnetic tape, once the specifications of your system for down loading to a magnetic tape are approved by the Detroit Computing Center. Any other method of downloading the SARs must have the prior approval of the Detroit Computing Center. File SARs using a revised or altered version of the SAR software, without the prior approval of the Detroit Computing Center. File SARs using a paper form other than the form distributed by the government.