Definition of Securities

“Securities” for purposes of this file are currency (Federal Reserve Notes, Silver Certificate, U.S. Note, Canadian Notes, etc.); those documents or certificates which are generally considered to be evidence of debt (Treasury-issued bills, bonds, and notes; municipal and corporate bonds; debentures; other non-personal notes; etc.) or ownership of property (common or preferred stock); documents which represent subscription rights (stock warrants, stock rights); and other types traded in securities exchanges in the United States, except for commodities futures.

In addition, the following items may also be entered in the Securities File: Postal and other types of money orders, traveler’s checks, warehouse receipts, savings certificates, and interest coupons on stocks and bonds.

Items which do not meet criteria for entry in the Securities File are as follows:  Personal notes; bank drafts; cashier’s checks; bank officer’s checks; certified checks; personal checks; company checks; U.S. Treasury checks and other types of government checks (state and local); lost or stolen credit cards; gold or silver coins, ingots, and medals; gift certificates; and savings and checking account passbooks. Serialized food coupons (stamps and books) and lottery tickets do not meet criteria for entry in the NCIC Securities File, but may be entered in the NCIC Stolen Article File.