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NIH Identification Cards

Employees and Contractors:

Employees, contractors and fellows who require new or renewed NIH ID Cards must make an appointment with the Personnel Security Branch (PSB) at 301-496-0051. For detailed steps of this process visit: http://idbadge.nih.gov

Extended Visitors, Service Providers, Vendors, Construction Workers (including grounds keepers):

The Division of Police (DP) conducts security screening and processes applications for NIH Identification (ID) Cards for select populations. These populations include:

  • Extended Visitors – retirees (alumni), transportation visitors, child care center members, community council members, and others, such as NIH board members
  • Service providers
  • Vendors
  • Construction workers (including grounds keepers)

To apply for an ID Card with the DP, please visit: http://ser.ors.od.nih.gov/documents/policeIDcards.htm

The DP Special Processing Program (SPP), located in Building 31, Room B3B18 conducts security screenings from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and from 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Questions can be directed to the DP Special Processing Unit at 301-435-5095.

ID Cards are individually assigned and are authorized for use by the cardholder only. Report lost or stolen ID cards to the NIH Police to prevent unauthorized use.

Cards issued to employees who have separated from NIH and unused cards, must be returned to Building 31, room B3B17.

Contact Information

To obtain further information, please contact:

Division of Police
Office of Research Services
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room B3B17
Phone: 301-496-2387
After Hours: 301-496-5685
Fax: 301-402-0394