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Identification Cards

NIH Identification Card Application Procedure

The Division of Police (DP) conducts security screening and processes applications for select populations, including:

  • Extended visitors; retirees(alumni), transportation visitors, child care center members, Community liaison council members, and NIH board members
  • Service providers
  • Vendors
  • Construction workers (including grounds keepers)

Individuals may be issued an ID Card valid for up to one year. To apply, applicants must follow these steps:

  1. Applicants must represent sponsorship in one of the following ways:
    • A ‘responsible agent' from an Institute/Center (IC), such as a Program Manager or Project Officer may request that an identification card be issued. The request must include:
        1) Type, location, work or service type and length of work;
        2) Full name of applicant;
        3) Signature of authorized individual.
    • Applicant may request an identification card by writing a letter on corporate/company letterhead. The request must include: 1) Type, location, work or service type and length of work; 2) IC sponsor; 3) Full name of applicant; 4) Applicant signature.
  2. Each individual for whom a badge is requested must:
    • Complete, sign, and personally present to the DP an NIH Notice and Authorization for Release of Information form (PDF).
    • Show a government-approved photo identification, such as driver's license, passport, worker's permit, or school identification card.
    • Bring the NIH Release form and photo identification to the DP Special Processing Unit, Bldg. 31C Center Drive , Room B3B18. 

Forms and additional assistance can be obtained from the administrative and/or personnel offices within Institutes and Centers or by calling the DP Special Processing Unit at 301-435-5095. 

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