Policy Watchtower/Program change
NIGC cuts fingerprint processing fee to $40 per card from $44
National Indian Gaming CommissionInterior DepartmentProgram changeNov 3, 2026
Check: The NIGC reduced its fingerprint processing fee by $4 per card, to $40, effective November 1, 2026.
What it does
Tribes and gaming operations that submit fingerprint cards to the NIGC will pay $40 per card instead of $44. The fee stays in effect until the Commission adopts a new rate. The decrease is attributed to standardized processes and Agency IT modernization.
Why it matters for tribal funding
Directly tribal. The document is about tribes, tribal programs or Native organizations specifically.
Who it covers: Tribal governments, Tribal enterprises.
Rules it touches: 25 CFR 514
What to do next
- Budget fingerprint submissions at $40 per card for submissions on or after 2026-11-01.
Sources
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- Federal Register: tribal agenciesNoticeNov 3, 2026
Fee Rate and Fingerprint Fees
Quoted from the source: “The NIGC has also adopted its fingerprint processing fee of $40 per card which is $4 lower than the current fee of $44 per card.”
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