How to Clone a SAR

With the new Clone SAR feature, you can quickly create a SAR by duplicating a previously completed report. This makes one-off filings or any situation where starting with a pre-populated report is helpful faster, more accurate, and less manual. Follow the steps below to to clone a SAR:


1. Select “Clone a Completed SAR” from the dropdown:

  • Go to the FinCEN section, click “Create a New Report” and select the Clone option.

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2. Select the account of the SAR you want to clone:

  • Once an account is selected, a list of their completed SARs will appear.

3. Select one of the completed SARs from the list:

  • Choose the SAR you want to use as the basis for a new report and fill out fields in the modal.

4. Click Clone:

  • This creates a new SAR with all the original data automatically populated.

5. Make any necessary changes:

  • This may include transaction details, dates, or narrative sections.

6. Complete and Submit the New cloned SAR:

  • Save your changes and submit the new SAR when you're ready.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What’s the difference between Clone SAR and Amended SAR?
A: Amended SAR is used to correct or update the original filing, while Clone SAR creates a new report based on the completed one that’s selected, typically for short filings or one of SARs.

Q: Can I clone any SAR?
A: Any completed SAR.

Q: Does cloned data carry over everything?
A: Most fields will carry over, but always double-check for accuracy and update anything that has changed before submitting.