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.

Supporting Resources

• NRD frequently asked questions
• File Copy Request Form (PDF)
• Reportable Outside Activities