Justice Department Tweaks Identity Certification Form
Published Date: 6/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is updating its Certification of Identity form to make it easier and quicker for people to prove who they are. This change affects anyone who needs to submit this form and aims to reduce hassle by encouraging electronic submissions. You’ve got 60 days until August 4, 2026, to share your thoughts, helping shape a smoother process without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Certification Form Made Easier
The Department of Justice is revising the Certification of Identity (DOJ Form 361) to make it easier and quicker for people who need to prove their identity when requesting records under the Privacy Act. The change explicitly encourages electronic submission to reduce respondent burden.
Estimated Respondent Burden Quantified
The DOJ estimates 69,000 total respondents will use the Certification of Identity, with an estimated 30 minutes per respondent for a one-time submission and a total estimated annual time burden of 34,500. The collection is voluntary and intended for individuals or households requesting records under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(3)).
Response Is Voluntary
The notice states that responding to the Certification of Identity collection is voluntary. People are not required by the collection to respond, though the form is used when individuals request records under specified statutes and regulations.
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