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The Standard Form 85P is a questionnaire used by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for background investigations related to public trust positions. It collects personal, educational, employment, and financial information from applicants to assess their suitability for government employment. The form emphasizes the importance of truthful and complete responses, outlines the investigative process, and includes instructions for completion. It also details the legal authority for information collection and the potential consequences of providing false information.

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Begin by entering your full name, date of birth, and Social Security number in the designated fields. Ensure that all information is accurate and legible.
Proceed to fill out your contact information, including current address and telephone numbers. Use black ink for clarity if you are printing manually.
List your residences for the past seven years, providing complete addresses and names of individuals who can verify your residency.
Complete the employment history section by detailing all jobs held in the last seven years, including military service. Be sure to include dates and supervisor contact information.
Review each section carefully, ensuring all questions are answered. If a question does not apply, indicate this with 'N/A' or 'None'.
Sign and date the certification statement on Page 7 and ensure you complete the release on Page 8 before submitting.

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How do you obtain a public trust clearance?

How to get public trust clearance Submit an application. Before the background investigation process can begin, you first need to apply for the job. Undergo background investigation. Wait for eligibility to process. Watch for status updates.

Is a public trust clearance hard to get?

Note: FormTitle SF 85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions SF 85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions SF 85P-S Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positions SF 86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions1 more row

What disqualifies you from a public trust clearance?

National Security clearances range from confidential, which is the easiest to attain, to Secret, Top Secret, and SCI, which is the most challenging. Public Trust clearances are either low, moderate, or high risk, and Non-sensitive are the least extensive, requiring only criminal background and credit checks.

What form is used for public trust?

The shortest and least intrusive form is the SF-85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions. The SF-85 is used to request NACI investigations to support Low Risk positions. The SF-85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, is used to request an MBI investigation on Moderate Risk positions.