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
$550
$350 above the national median
Per IAR
$210
$160 above the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$600
$350 above the national median
Per BD agent
$190
$130 above the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$750
$500 above the national median
Renewal
$550
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in New Jersey
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in New Jersey
$550 firm + $210 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$955
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$550 firm + 3 × $210 IAR + IARD system fees
$1,465
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$600 firm + 5 × $190 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$1,550
Private fund Form D notice filing (New Jersey investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$750
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 $550 for investment adviser firm registration and $210 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $955 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the New Jersey IAR registration fee?
$210 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the NJ Bureau of Securities. That is $160 above the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in New Jersey?
$600 for the broker-dealer firm and $190 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?
$750 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when New Jersey residents invest, plus the $160 NASAA EFD system fee. 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 $955 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.