The FBI's acquisition, retention, and sharing of information submitted on this form is generally authorized under 28 USC 534 and 28 CFR 16.30-16.34. The purpose for requesting this information from you is to provide the FBI with a minimum of identifying data to permit an accurate and timely search of criminal history identification records. Providing this information (including your Social Security Account Number) is voluntary; however, failure to provide the information may affect the completion of your request. The information reported on this form may be disclosed pursuant to your consent, and may also be disclosed by the FBI without your consent pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and all applicable routine issues.
You may request a copy of your own identification record to review it or obtain a change, correction, or an update to the record. If you are not a United States citizen or Permanent United States Resident you must make your request directly to the FBI. If you require an apostille, you must make your request directly to the FBI.
Applicants have the right to report a PII breach directly to the FBI should they believe their personal information has been mishandled or compromised.
Applicants have the right to challenge or correct the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in their background report.