Enter the Pentagon? Fill Out Forms, Says DoD—Nothing New Here
Published Date: 5/13/2026
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Summary
The Department of Defense is asking for approval to keep collecting info from people who want to enter the Pentagon. About 258,200 folks a year fill out forms or register online, spending around 13 minutes each time. If you want to comment, you’ve got until June 12, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!
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Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory background checks for visitors 18+
If you are 18 years or older and request access to the Pentagon or a Pentagon facility, the Pentagon Pass Office will run a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background check on you. This requirement applies to all members of the public 18 years and older who request access.
Electronic DD Form 2249 submission required
As of November 1, 2024, personnel who require swipe access to the Pentagon or its leased facilities must have DD Form 2249 (Pentagon Access Enrollment) submitted electronically by Authorizing Officials using the Access Management Portal (AMP). The paper DD Form 2249 is no longer accepted for enrollment into the Privilege Management Program (PMP).
Sponsor-initiated visitor registration via VMS
Visitors without swipe access must be registered by a sponsor who initiates the visit at https://visitorsponsor.pfpa.mil/. The visitor receives an emailed link to complete the Visitor Management System (VMS) Registration Portal application; PFPA then adjudicates and notifies visitor and sponsor by email. If the portal cannot be used for technical reasons, visitors may provide the required information in a properly protected email for Pentagon Pass Office staff to enter.
Time burden: 258,200 respondents, ~13 minutes each
About 258,200 people per year complete either DD Form 2249 (47,200 responses) or the PFPA Visitor Management System portal (211,000 responses). The average burden per response is 12.6 minutes, for a total annual burden of 32,484 hours.
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