Arbitrator Application

Instructions for Submitting a Paper Application

You may complete and submit a paper application by downloading the PDF version (1.25 MB). You will need to hand write or type your application and complete the following before mailing it to FINRA:

 

  • sign the application;
  • complete and sign the "Consent to Background Search and Investigation" form;
  • include the $80 verification fee;
  • provide all dates in the education, employment and training sections. The employment and education fields should not have unexplained gaps of more than 30 days;
  • include a typed or clearly printed business background;
  • include a written explanation pertaining to your skills/expertise, if applicable;
  • confirm that your employment and/or disclosure information on the application matches the information in CRD, if applicable;
  • review your entire application to make sure it is legible.

 

Submit your completed application to:

 

FINRA Dispute Resolution
Department of Neutral Management
One Liberty Plaza
165 Broadway, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10006
 

Questions on the Application Process

Please contact us by email or (855) 209-1620 or (212) 858-3999 if you have any questions about the application process.

 

Refer an Arbitrator Candidate

Do you know someone who may be interested in becoming a candidate? Please email their name and contact information to Erroll Angara or contact her at (212) 858-3950.