Direct Deposit Sign-Up Forms: Agency Collection Activities

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Published December 4th, 2025

Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

The Department of the Treasury, through the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, is seeking public comment on the extension of the Direct Deposit Sign-Up Forms (OMB Number 1530-0006). This notice is part of the agency's effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

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The Department of the Treasury, via the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, has issued a notice requesting public comment on the proposed extension of the Direct Deposit Sign-Up Forms (OMB Number 1530-0006). This collection, which includes forms like SF-1199A and FS Form 1200 series, is used by recipients to authorize the deposit of Federal payments into their financial accounts. The agency estimates the collection involves approximately 406,175 respondents with an average time of 10 minutes per respondent, totaling 67,786 annual burden hours.

This is a request for comments as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, utility, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential enhancements for the information collection. Comments must be received by February 6, 2026, to ensure consideration. The agency is seeking to extend an already approved collection, indicating a routine administrative process rather than a substantive policy change. No penalties are mentioned in relation to this comment period.

What to do next

Review the proposed extension of the Direct Deposit Sign-Up Forms collection (OMB Number 1530-0006).
Submit comments regarding the necessity, utility, and burden estimates by February 6, 2026.

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ACTION:

Notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY:

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections,
as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the
Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Direct Deposit Sign-Up Forms.

DATES:

Written comments should be received on or before February 6, 2026 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES:

Direct all written comments and requests for additional information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, Room
#4006-A, P.O. Box 1328, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Direct Deposit Sign-Up Forms.

OMB Number: 1530-0006.

Form Number: SF-1199A, FS Form 1200 (English/Spanish), FS Form 1200VADE, FS Form 1201L, FS Form 1201S.

Abstract: This series of forms is used by recipients to authorize the deposit of Federal payments into their accounts at financial institutions.
The information on the forms routes the direct deposit payment to the correct account at the financial institution.

Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Type of Review: Regular.

Affected Public: Individuals or Households, Business or other Not-for Profit, Federal Government.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 406,175.

Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 67,786.

Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments
will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; 2.
the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and 5. estimates of
capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

Dated: December 4, 2025. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2025-22223 Filed 12-5-25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-AS-P