Request a Return of Unused Funds

Filers can request a return of unused account funds via the EDGAR Filing Website for certain reasons.

To request a return of unused funds, log into EDGAR and access the Retrieve/Edit Company and Submission Data page:

1. Select the 'Request Return of Unused Funds' link. The 'Request Return of Unused Funds' page displays.
2. Select ACH or WIRE as the method of payment for the return of unused funds. Click the [Next] button.
   • Note:  If you are a filer located in the United States, or if you use a US Bank which supports ACH, select ACH. If you are located internationally and your bank does not support ACH, select WIRE. You are responsible for any WIRE fees charged by your financial institution.
3. In the ‘Payment Information’ section, enter the amount (in dollars) for return in the Amount of Request in US Dollars field.
4. Select the reason for your request by selecting from the dropdown of listed options. If you select "Other", you must provide a description in the text box provided.
5. In the ‘Recipient Information’ section, review the pre-populated information.
   • Note:  Company Name, Mailing Address, TIN, Contact Name, and Contact Phone are pre-populated with the information stored in the EDGAR company database. If you wish to update any of these fields, use the 'Edit Company Information' link available at the bottom of the page.
6. Enter up to three email addresses to receive notification of the refund request. Use standard email format, including one “@” and at least one “.” after the “@”.
7. In the ‘Bank Information’ section, enter the following information based on the method of payment selected.
   
   If “ACH Payment” is selected as the method of payment, provide the following information:
   • Bank Name: Enter the name of the institution.
   • Account Number: Enter the account number of the depositor.
   • Routing Number/ABA: Enter the 9-digit routing number in the format DDDDDDDDD, where D represents a digit.
   • Account Type: Specify either savings or checking account.
   
   If “WIRE Payment” is selected as the method of payment, provide the following information:
   • Account Type: Specify either “IBAN” or “Checking Account.”
   • IBAN/Account Number: Enter the account number of the depositor.
   • Bank ID Format: Specify the format of the bank ID, either “SWIFT” or “Sort Code.”
   • If “SWIFT” is selected, provide the following information:
     • Bank SWIFT Address: Enter the bank swift address, up to 11 characters.
   • If “Sort Code” is selected, provide the following information:
     • Bank Number: Enter the bank number.
     • Bank Address: Enter the Street Name, City, State/Country, and Zip/Postal Code of the depositor's bank.


8. Click the [Next] button. The ‘Request Refund of Unused Funds Confirmation’ page displays.
9.  Review all refund request fields for accuracy. Click the [Submit Request] button at the bottom of the 'Request Return of Unused Funds Confirmation' page. You will be notified of the status of your request via e-mail.

Note: You can also view the notification via the 'Retrieve Submission Information' link on the OnlineForms Management or the EDGAR Filing Website.