New Jersey Filing Fees: RIA, IAR, Broker-Dealer & Form D (2026)
What it actually costs to register and renew in New Jersey. Fees are paid to the NJ Bureau of Securities.
RIA firm registration
$200
at the national median
Per IAR
$75
$15 above the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$250
at the national median
Per BD agent
$75
$25 above the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$250
at the national median
Renewal
$200
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in New Jersey
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in New Jersey
$200 firm + $75 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$470
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$200 firm + 3 × $75 IAR + IARD system fees
$710
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$250 firm + 5 × $75 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$625
Private fund Form D notice filing (New Jersey investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$250
Filing fees only. Excludes compliance-manual drafting, Form ADV preparation, consulting, legal, E&O, and FINRA membership costs. Verify amounts with the NJ Bureau of Securities before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register as an investment adviser in New Jersey?
New Jersey charges $200 for investment adviser firm registration and $75 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $470 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the New Jersey IAR registration fee?
$75 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the NJ Bureau of Securities. That is $15 above the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in New Jersey?
$250 for the broker-dealer firm and $75 per registered agent, paid through CRD to the NJ Bureau of Securities. FINRA membership and CRD fees are separate.
What is the New Jersey Form D / Blue Sky notice filing fee?
$250 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when New Jersey residents invest. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does New Jersey charge the same fee to renew?
Yes — New Jersey charges the same amounts at annual renewal, so a solo RIA should plan on roughly $470 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.