Forms
General Forms
Standard Form 61 – Appointment Affidavit
This is used when you are administered the oath of office.
Standard Form 144 – Statement of Prior Federal Service
This is used for former Federal employees to verify prior employment with the government.
Standard Form 181 – Ethnicity and Race Identification
Ethnicity and race information is requested under the authority of 42U.S.C. Section 2000e-16. Providing this information is voluntary and has no impact on your employment status.
Standard Form 256- Self Identification of Handicap
This is used to self identify a physical or mental impairment.
Optional Form 306 – Declaration for Federal Employment
The information collected on this form is used to determine your acceptability for Federal contract employment and your enrollment status in the government’s life insurance program.
Designation of Beneficiary
Standard Form 2808- Designation of Beneficiary (CSRS)
This is used to designate a beneficiary for those employees who participate in the Civil Service Retirement System.
Standard Form 2823 – Designation of Beneficiary (FEGLI)
This is used to designate a beneficiary for enrollees in Federal Employee Group Life Insurance.
Standard Form 3102 – Designation of Beneficiary (FERS)
This is used to designate a beneficiary for the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Standard Form 1152 – Designation of Beneficiary – Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Federal Employee
This is used to designate a beneficiary for any unpaid compensation (for example a final paycheck, or any accrued annual leave).
Thrift Savings Plan Designation of Beneficiary (TSP-3)
If you have enrolled in a Thrift Savings Plan account this form is for your Thrift Savings Plan beneficiary.
Life/Health Insurance
Standard Form 2809 –Employee Health Benefits Election Form
This form is used for enrollment in a Federal Employee Health Benefit Program plan.
Standard Form 2817 – Life Insurance election
This is used to select your life insurance enrollment options. You are automatically covered by life insurance unless you waive coverage.
Security Clearances
Standard Form 85 - Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions
This is used to conduct a background check.
Standard Form 86 – Questionnaire for National Security Positions
This is used to conduct a background check.
Standard Form 86A – Continuation Sheet for Form 86
This provides a continuation sheet to complete Standard Form 86.
