Federal Employment

Classified Information NDA Prep (Form SF-312)

Fulfill your security clearance agreement correctly.

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  • ✓Simple questions in plain language — no legal jargon
  • ✓We fill in the official form and check for common mistakes
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Estimated fee

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Typical timeline

Signed during security onboarding

Category

Federal Employment

Who qualifies

Federal civilian employees, military personnel, and government contractor staff granted access to classified national security information.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Review Lifelong Obligations

    Carefully read all terms regarding unauthorized disclosure and lifetime security responsibilities.

    Watch out: Obligations continue even after you leave federal service or contractor employment.
    Common rejection reason: Failing to initial or acknowledge specific legal clauses.
  2. 2

    Verify Identifying Information

    Enter your full legal name, Social Security number, and agency or employer name.

    Watch out: Names must match your official security clearance record exactly.
    Common rejection reason: Mismatched Social Security numbers or truncated names.
  3. 3

    Complete Mandatory Security Briefing

    Attend your initial briefing conducted by an authorized security official.

    Watch out: Do not sign the agreement before receiving your required security briefing.
    Common rejection reason: Signing prior to the verified briefing date.
  4. 4

    Execute Under Official Witness

    Sign and date the document in the presence of an authorized security witness.

    Watch out: Electronic signatures must follow approved federal public key infrastructure standards.
    Common rejection reason: Missing witness signature or unverified signature dates.

Documents you'll need

  • Government-Issued Photo ID

    Valid federal badge, driver's license, or U.S. passport to confirm identity.

    Note: Must be unexpired at the time of signing.

  • Security Clearance Grant Notice

    Proof of favorable clearance adjudication from your sponsoring agency.

  • Employer or Agency Information

    Official department, branch, or government contractor facility details.

    Note: Includes CAGE code or official federal sub-agency name.

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