Diplomatic Agents' ID Form Gets 30-Day Public Scrutiny from State Department
Published Date: 1/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of State wants your thoughts on a form used by current and former Diplomatic Security special agents to apply for their Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) ID card. This notice asks for comments within 30 days to make sure the form is clear and not too time-consuming. It affects about 90 agents who spend about an hour filling it out, with no new fees involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
LEOSA exemption tied to the ID card
The Department collects this information under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), codified at 18 U.S.C. 926C, which exempts a "qualified retired law enforcement officer" carrying a LEOSA photographic identification card from most state and local laws prohibiting the carriage of concealed firearms.
Who must use form DS-7809
Current and former Diplomatic Security Service special agents must use form DS-7809 (LEOSA Photographic Identification Card Application) to apply for a LEOSA photographic ID. The collection is identified as OMB Control Number 1405-0245 and the Department seeks public comment on renewing this form.
Estimated time burden per applicant
About 90 respondents are expected to complete the application, and the Department estimates each response takes about 1 hour, for a total estimated burden of 90 hours. The Department is asking for public comment on the accuracy of that time estimate.
No new fees for the application
The notice states there are no new fees associated with this information collection for the LEOSA ID application. Applicants will not pay an additional application fee as part of this renewal of the collection.
How applicants submit the form
Applicants download form DS-7809 from the Department website and may fill it out electronically or by hand, then submit it by email or by mail. The Department is soliciting comments on ways to minimize reporting burden, including automated collection techniques.
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