Purpose and Privacy Act statement
A note on what the form is used for, followed by a Privacy Act statement citing 31 U.S.C. 3322 and 31 CFR 210.
SF3881
ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment
- Agency
- GSA
- Revision
- Rev. 2/2003
- Fillable fields
- 43
- Pages
- 2
- Official source
- GSA form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
Standard Form 3881 (SF 3881): ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form
Standard Form 3881 (SF 3881) is the ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form. Its footer says it is prescribed by the Department of Treasury under 31 U.S.C. 3322 and 31 CFR 210, and it carries OMB No. 1530-0069. The edition is Rev. 2/2003. GSA hosts a copy in its forms library.
The form says it is used for Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments with an addendum record that contains payment-related information processed through the Vendor Express Program. It has three sections, each filled in by a different party: the federal program agency, the payee or company, and the payee's financial institution. The form says recipients of these payments should bring it to their financial institution for completion.
The Privacy Act statement says the Treasury Department uses the information to transmit payment data by electronic means to the vendor's financial institution. You can fill it out free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.
What's on SF 3881
Agency information
Federal program agency, agency identifier, agency location code (ALC), ACH format with CCD+ and CTX boxes, address, contact person name, telephone number and additional information.
Payee/company information
Name, SSN or taxpayer ID number, address, and the contact person name and telephone number of the payee or company.
Financial institution information
Name, address, ACH coordinator name and telephone number, nine-digit routing transit number, depositor account title, depositor account number and lockbox number.
Account type and signature
Type of account boxes for checking, savings or lockbox, and the signature, title and telephone number of the authorized official.
Back: instructions and burden estimate
The back explains who completes each section, how to copy the form, and gives the burden estimate statement.
How to complete SF 3881
- 1
Agency section
The instructions say the federal agency prints or types its details and checks the appropriate box for ACH format.
- 2
Payee section
The payee prints or types the name and address that will receive the payments, the Social Security or taxpayer ID number and a contact person.
- 3
Take it to the financial institution
The form says recipients of these payments should bring this information to the attention of their financial institution when presenting the form for completion.
- 4
Bank details and signature
The financial institution prints or types its section, checks the type of account box, and adds the signature, title and telephone number of the appropriate official.
- 5
Payee checks the account details
The instructions say the payee also verifies the depositor account number, account title and type of account entered by the financial institution.
- 6
Make three copies
The form says to make three copies after completing it: copy 1 is the Agency Copy, copy 2 the Payee/Company Copy and copy 3 the Financial Institution Copy.
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Copies, time and privacy
Where it goes
The PDF gives no mailing address for the completed form. It says to make three copies: one for the agency, one for the payee/company and one for the financial institution.
Time to complete
The burden estimate statement gives an average of 15 minutes per respondent or recordkeeper, depending on individual circumstances.
Privacy
The Privacy Act statement says the information is required under 31 U.S.C. 3322 and 31 CFR 210, and that failure to provide it may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearing House Payment System.
Burden comments
Comments on the burden estimate go to the Financial Management Service, Facilities Management Division, Property and Supply Branch, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1530-0069).
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Questions about Form SF3881
Who issues SF 3881?
The footer says the form is prescribed by the Department of Treasury under 31 U.S.C. 3322 and 31 CFR 210. It carries OMB No. 1530-0069. GSA hosts a copy in its forms library.
What is SF 3881 used for?
The form says it is used for Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments with an addendum record that contains payment-related information processed through the Vendor Express Program.
Who fills in the bank details?
The instructions say the financial institution prints or types its name and address, the nine-digit routing transit number, the depositor account title and number, and checks the type of account. The payee then verifies those details.
What ACH formats does the form list?
The agency section has two ACH format boxes, CCD+ and CTX. The instructions say the agency checks the appropriate box.
How many copies of SF 3881 are made?
Three. The form says copy 1 is the Agency Copy, copy 2 is the Payee/Company Copy and copy 3 is the Financial Institution Copy.
What if information is left out?
The Privacy Act statement says failure to provide the requested information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearing House Payment System.
How long does SF 3881 take to fill out?
The burden estimate statement gives an average of 15 minutes per respondent or recordkeeper, depending on individual circumstances.