The non-refundable Certification process includes the following:

• Certification processing fee and form - Required every year
• Agreement form - Required every year
• Attestation processing fee and form - Required every 3 years
• Firewall processing fee and form (if applicable) - Required every 3 years

Important Notice: NTIS to Phase Out Paper Check Payments Effective September 1, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to modernize our payment systems, NTIS will no longer accept paper check payments starting September 1, 2025. This change is in alignment with Executive Order (EO) 14247, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account”, which supports a government-wide effort to phase out paper-based transactions.

We encourage all customers to review and update their payment method before August 31, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted service.

Accepted Payment Methods:
• Credit Cards – We accept all major credit cards. Manage your payments online at https://ladmf.ntis.gov/Account/Login or email [email protected].
• ACH/Wire Transfers – A secure method for direct bank-to-bank transfers. For instructions, please contact [email protected].

Online Payment Instructions by Credit Card:

1. Register HERE. You should see the registration link on the top right of the page

2. After registering and logging in click on "Product Information" link in the menu


3. Click on form title to go to the payment page


4. Click on the form title again to add to your cart


5. You will have to repeat steps 2 through 4 for each form (Certification, Attestation, and/or Firewall)


6. Once you've added all the form processing fees to your cart click on "Checkout" underneath your cart to finalize your payment

Once your payment is processed NTIS will send you a confirmation email with your invoice and all the forms required to continue the Certification Process.