Welcome to the Census Bureau

Forms
Checklist of Payroll Documents
Facts for Your First Day of Work

Preparing for your first day at the Census BureauThis new employee pre-appointment package contains important personnel forms which should be completed prior to your first day of employment at the Census Bureau.

Several of the forms can be filled out on-line, or they may be printed and completed manually.  All the forms on this site are in pdf).  Be aware that data entered on the electronic forms will not be saved and your input will be deleted when you exit the form.  Please review each form for accuracy and print it before continuing to the next form.  As you work through the pre-appointment package, use the checklist of payroll documents provided as your guide.  We also recommend that you keep copies of these documents for your records.

If you have been instructed to complete additional forms, such as, a travel agreement or a seasonal employment agreement, you can find them under Special Forms and Information.  In this section is also additional information if you now receive or have applied for unemployment benefits.

Please follow the instructions in this package carefully to insure successful completion of these forms.  Once you are satisfied that all forms are completed correctly, sign and date the forms (if instructed to do so) and bring them to orientation.  Should you have any questions, they will be answered during your orientation session.  If you are completing these forms after orientation, please call the Workforce Development Branch on 301-763-2348 for assistance.

Facts for Your First Day of Work

To supplement this package, we have included a Benefits and Compensation section, so you may become familiar with the Federal Programs prior to orientations.

Forms

I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form
OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment Form
CD-525, Employee Address Form
CD-314, Statement Relating to Employee Responsibilities and Conduct Form
Uniformed Service Status
W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate Form
SF-1199A, Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form
VA-4, Virginia Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate
MW 507, Employee's Maryland Withholding Exemption Certificate Form
D-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate (DC) Form
Pre-Appointment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration Form
W-5, Earned Income Credit Advance Payment Certificate Form
SF 181, Race and National Origin Identification Form
SF 256, Self-Identification of Handicap Form

Special Forms and Information

Travel and Transportation Information
Relocation Travel Guidelines for New Appointees (First Official Duty Station in the Federal Government)
Employment Agreement Seasonal / Unemployment Information