DoD Refines Form for Peeking at Your Security Clearance Files
Published Date: 3/31/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense is updating a form that helps people request their personal vetting and security records. This change affects individuals who want to see or appeal their records and won’t cost them anything. Comments on this update are open until April 30, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Updated Form to Request Vetting Records
The Department of Defense revised the Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request for Adjudication and Vetting Records (OMB Control Number 0704-0561). You can use the updated form to request your personal DCSA personnel vetting and security records and to support Privacy Act appeals or related litigation; the notice says this affects individuals or households and is voluntary. Comments on the information collection are due by April 30, 2026.
Minimal Time Burden and No Cost
The revised information collection covers 1,005 respondents with an average burden of 5 minutes per response and a total annual burden of 84 hours. The notice states the respondent's obligation is voluntary, indicating no required fee or mandatory cost to individuals who submit the form.
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