Alert:
A nationwide postal strike or lockout may occur as early as November 3, 2004. Dealer Members must take steps to ensure that document delivery requirements prescribed under CIRO Rules continue to be met.
Becoming a Registered Individual at an Investment Dealer
Our role is to protect investors and promote high industry standards, including by acting as a gatekeeper.
In order to apply to CIRO (Investment Dealer), an individual must be sponsored by a CIRO Investment Dealer. Dealer Members are encouraged to conduct due diligence on applicants, including by requesting a copy of their registration file from us.
How to apply
The National Registration Database (NRD) is an online system for filing registration forms.
Please refer to the Guide to Approval Categories (PDF), which contains information regarding the application process and fees.
For additional information regarding individual registration, please contact your firm’s CIRO (Investment Dealer division) Registration Manager
NRD Forms
Commonly used forms, including NRD Enrolment forms, are contained on our Forms page. For questions about NRD Enrolment forms contact the NRD administrator at 1-800 219-5381 or by fax at 1-866-729-8011. NRD forms for individual registration and any reportable changes are filed electronically at www.nrd.ca.
The NRD User Guide provides how-to and reference guides on NRD submissions, amendments, notices, fees and reports.