Submit your completed form to the office that provided it to you. Ensure all information is accurate and complete to avoid delays. For more detailed instructions, refer to the contact information provided by the issuing office. Submit via the recommended method: mail, email, fax, or online submission form as specified.

There are no specific important dates associated with this form for 2024 and 2025.

The purpose of this form is to assist the U.S. Government in conducting thorough background investigations for national security positions. It ensures that individuals applying for or holding these positions are reliable, trustworthy, and loyal to the United States. Completing this form accurately and truthfully is essential for determining eligibility for security clearances and sensitive positions.

• 1. Personal Information: Includes name, SSN, date of birth, and contact information.
• 2. Employment History: Details of past employment including employer details and dates of employment.
• 3. Residency Information: Addresses of places where the applicant has lived.
• 4. Foreign Contacts: Information about any contact with foreign nationals.
• 5. Financial Record: Details of the applicant's financial status, debts, and obligations.

Failure to submit this form can result in adverse consequences affecting your employment or eligibility for a security clearance. By not submitting this form, you risk delays or denial of your investigation.

• Employment Actions: Potential loss of federal employment.
• Security Clearance: Denial or revocation of security clearance.
• Access to Facilities: Ineligibility for access to federally controlled facilities or information systems.

• 1. Job Application: Required during the application process for national security positions.
• 2. Reinvestigation: Needed for periodic reinvestigations for those holding security clearances.
• 3. Employment Retention: Used to evaluate current employees for continued eligibility.