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While DCSA conducts background investigations to vet personnel, the process starts and ends with our partner agencies. Security officers and HR professionals start by collecting required forms from the subject. Adjudicators complete the process by adjudicating the completed investigation. Along the way, personnel security professionals will use a wide range of tools and information. Explore resources to help submit, adjudicate and report information to government-wide systems.
If you’d like to start a background investigation, you’ll need to use our automated system, e-QIP. e-QIP allows users to enter, update and transmit their personal investigative data over a secure internet connection to a requesting agency. Once submitted, you’ll need to work with our team to check the investigation’s status and request records.
Determine what level of background investigation is needed for a position Submit a background investigation request with e-QIP
Get the status of a pending investigation, adjudication, or clearance Request background investigation files Understand record use, retention, and dissemination
Submit fingerprints via the Fingerprint Transaction System (FTS) Submit fingerprints via the Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) Submit fingerprints on a hardcopy SF 87 or FD 258
NBIS overview, information and resources NBIS news and updates
Obtain a facility security clearance Reporting information into the Central Verification System Submit a reconsideration request Review terms and definitions