Interested in obtaining a copy of your background investigation records? If so, please follow these instructions to request a copy as outlined by the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA).
Obtaining a Copy of My Background Investigation Records
The INV100 is specific to DCSA (and its predecessor the National Background Investigation Bureau). Although use of this form is not mandatory, we encourage you to utilize it when making a request. Providing all the information requested on the INV100 will help complete your request in a timely manner and ensure that it is not returned for additional information.
Alternatively, if you wish to submit a handwritten request, your request must include the following information:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Full social security number
- Mailing address and email address if you'd like your material returned electronically
- Any available information regarding the type of record involved
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Photocopies of two different identity source documents. Examples of acceptable identity source documents are noted on the FOI/P Program Overview page.
- An original notarized statement or an un-sworn declaration in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format: I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Handwritten Signature).
Requests can be sent to the FOI/P Office for Investigations via the methods listed below:
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
ATTN: FOI/P Office for Investigations
PO Box 618
Boyers, PA 16018
Note: For deliveries requiring a street address use: 1137 Branchton Road; Boyers, PA 16018
You may submit your request and identity source documents as scanned attachments to an email. Prior to sending, please ensure the security of your e-mail system is adequate for transmitting sensitive, personally identifiable information (e.g., full name, social security number, date of birth, etc.).
- Fax: (724) 794-4590 (this is an unclassified fax number)
