← All workflows

Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Filing

Draft FinCEN SAR Filings in Minutes, Not Hours

12 minutes with CaseMark

Run this workflow

Run it in CaseMark

Upload your documents and get a finished work product in minutes. New accounts get $5 free to run their first skill.

12 minutes with CaseMark

What you'll need

  • Transaction Records
  • Customer Identification Documents

SOC 2 Type II · HIPAA compliant · $5 free credit

Workflow

Overview

Preparing Suspicious Activity Reports is time-intensive and high-stakes work. Compliance officers spend hours gathering transaction data, researching regulatory requirements, crafting detailed narratives, and ensuring every field meets FinCEN standards—all while managing tight deadlines and potential regulatory scrutiny.

Preparing Suspicious Activity Reports is time-intensive and high-stakes work. Compliance officers spend hours gathering transaction data, researching regulatory requirements, crafting detailed narratives, and ensuring every field meets FinCEN standards—all while managing tight deadlines and potential regulatory scrutiny.

CaseMark automates SAR preparation by extracting transaction details from your documents, researching current FinCEN requirements and BSA regulations, and generating compliant narratives with proper formatting. What typically takes 5+ hours of manual work is completed in minutes, with built-in verification against official guidance.

How it works

  1. 1. Upload your documents

  2. 2. AI analyzes and extracts key information

  3. 3. Review and customize the generated content

  4. 4. Export in your preferred format (DOCX, PDF)

What you get

  • Header and Filer Information

  • Subject and Involved Parties

  • Description of Suspicious Activity

  • Supporting Facts and Narrative

  • Institution and Account Information

  • Attachments and Signatures

What it handles

  • Header and Filer Information

  • Subject and Involved Parties

  • Description of Suspicious Activity

  • Supporting Facts and Narrative

  • Institution and Account Information

  • Attachments and Signatures

Required documents

  • Transaction Records

    Account statements, wire transfer records, or transaction logs showing suspicious activity patterns

    .pdf, .xlsx, .csv

  • Customer Identification Documents

    KYC documentation, identification records, and account opening materials for subjects involved

    .pdf, .docx

Supporting documents

  • Internal Investigation Notes

    Compliance team notes, red flag assessments, or preliminary investigation findings

    .pdf, .docx, .txt

  • Previous SAR Filings

    Historical SAR reports for reference or related suspicious activity patterns

    .pdf

  • Communication Records

    Emails, messages, or correspondence relevant to the suspicious activity

    .pdf, .msg, .eml

Why teams use it

Generate FinCEN-compliant SAR narratives automatically from transaction records and investigation files

Real-time web research verifies current BSA thresholds, money laundering indicators, and filing requirements

Extract and organize subject information, account details, and transaction patterns from uploaded documents

Reduce SAR preparation time from 5+ hours to under 15 minutes per filing

Built-in compliance checks against FinCEN guidance and federal register requirements

Questions

How does CaseMark ensure SAR filings meet FinCEN requirements?

CaseMark automatically researches current FinCEN SAR form templates and BSA regulations during the drafting process. It verifies required fields, reporting thresholds, and narrative best practices against official sources like FinCEN.gov, OCC guidance, and federal registers to ensure regulatory compliance.

Can CaseMark extract transaction details from my bank records automatically?

Yes. CaseMark uses advanced document analysis to extract account numbers, transaction amounts, dates, and party information from uploaded statements, wire transfer records, and investigation files. This eliminates manual data entry and ensures accuracy in your SAR filing.

How long does it take to draft a complete SAR with CaseMark?

Most SAR filings are completed in 10-15 minutes with CaseMark, compared to 5-6 hours manually. The platform automates research, data extraction, and narrative generation while you maintain full control over the final review and submission.

Does CaseMark help identify money laundering red flags in transactions?

CaseMark researches current money laundering indicators and suspicious activity patterns from authoritative sources like FDIC, Thomson Reuters, and FinCEN guidance. It helps you craft narratives that properly describe red flags and suspicious patterns in compliance with regulatory expectations.

Is my SAR filing data kept confidential when using CaseMark?

Yes. CaseMark is built for sensitive legal and compliance work with enterprise-grade security. The platform also researches and incorporates SAR confidentiality requirements from federal regulations into your filing to ensure proper handling.

Can CaseMark help with the narrative section of SAR filings?

Absolutely. CaseMark generates chronological narratives based on your transaction data and investigation notes, following FinCEN narrative templates and best practices. It structures the suspicious activity description with proper detail, clarity, and regulatory language.

What types of documents do I need to upload to generate a SAR?

You'll need transaction records (statements, wire transfers), customer identification documents, and any investigation notes. CaseMark extracts relevant facts from these documents and combines them with regulatory research to create a complete, compliant SAR filing.

Related

510k Premarket Notification

Draft FDA 510(k) Submissions in Minutes, Not Weeks

Adverse Event Reporting Policy

Draft FDA-Compliant Adverse Event Policies in Minutes

Aml Compliance Program

Draft Board-Ready AML Compliance Programs in Minutes