Changes coming to counterfeit currency reporting

Effective Nov. 1, the U.S. Secret Service will no longer accept electronic submissions of suspected counterfeit notes via the USDollars website.

The Registration and Submission option will be removed and no longer available. Open electronic submissions entered prior to Nov. 1, will be available to previously registered users. After Nov. 1, USDollars will continue accepting bulk submissions from banks currently enrolled in the bulk submission process.

Effective Nov. 1, banks and other organizations must complete Secret Service Form 1604 and attach each suspected counterfeit note to the form. The completed SSF 1604 with the attached suspected counterfeit note should be mailed to the following address:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing
c/o Counterfeit Currency Processing Facility
Room 541-A
301 14th Street, SW
Washington, D.C.  20228

With the level of theft from the U.S. mail service, the OBA suggests the forms, with notes attached, be sent certified mail return receipt requested.