National Banks are assessed and charged fees, which are used to support the agency in its work of examining and supervising national banks to ensure a safe and sound national banking system.

Semi-Annual Assessment

• Notice of Fees: Semi-Annual Assessment
• Frequently Asked Questions About the Assessment Process
• Assessment Account Designation Form
• Independent Credit Card Bank Receivables Form

Licensing Fees

Reference: 12 CFR 5.5

All licensing fees have been suspended for calendar year 2011. This change was effective January 1, 2008, for calendar year 2008 and will continue to be in effect through calendar year 2011.

Miscellaneous Fees

Prepayment is required for bank histories and certifications.

Bank history - for single bank:
Less than 50 years	$                50.00
Fifty years or more	$              125.00

Bank histories are provided to determine the successor to an inactive national bank. They include corporate transactions such as name changes, mergers, closings, and the current address of the successor institution, if available.

Certificates relating to licensing bank activities:	$              100.00
Title changes
Mergers
Articles of association
Declaration of insolvency
Charter
Corporate existence
Fiduciary powers

Certificate of Authenticity (12 CFR 4)	$              100.00
Copies of certificates	$                10.00
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests:
Search and review	$  35.00 an hour
Photocopying	$    0.20 a page
Examination reports:
Initial copy	Free
Additional copies - each	$                10.00
Special requests - each	$                50.00