Records Management Branch (Code 11C1) provides investigative information to other Federal agencies within and outside of the Department of Defense (DoD) as well as state, and local government agencies.  Information provided enables the requesting agency to make a determination regarding suitability for clearances and special programs, on-going criminal and counterintelligence investigations, law enforcement employment background verification, as well as other purposes. 

Individuals requesting information for personal use must use the Freedom of Information Act request process.  See “FOIA Requests” tab.

All requests for NCIS investigative information must be submitted on requesting agency letter head stationary and must be signed by an authorized representative.  Department of Defense requests must be signed by the Commander/ Commanding Officer/Director or by a representative with “By direction” authority.  Each request must state the specific reason for requesting the investigative record.

Requests for investigative information may be mailed or faxed to NCIS HQ for processing. 

Address:  Naval Criminal Investigative Service

               Attn:  Records Management Branch (Code 11C1)

               27130 Telegraph Road

               Quantico, VA 22134

Fax Number:  (571) 305-9344

Other Government Agency requests:   (571) 305-9331

     - Law Enforcement Agencies (employment background checks)

Seat of Government Requests:   (571) 305-9330

     - Agencies of the U.S. Federal Government

Department of the Navy Commands/Agencies:  (571) 305-9302

     - U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps commands