Security and Intelligent Documents Unit

This unit works hand in hand with other Federal agencies to assist them in the development of safe and secure design, production and distribution of security and intelligent documents. Many of these documents incorporate electronic and other fraud and counterfeit protection features.

As we all know, documents such as U.S. passports, social security cards, travel documents and immigration forms require new levels of heightened security post 9/11. In order to meet these demands, the GPO's Security and Intelligent Documents Unit provides highly secure production facilities in Washington, D.C. and is considering placing another printing facility at the Nevada Test Site.

The Unit also participates and contributes to establishing U.S. and International standards for security and other sensitive documents and to support recommendations by the 9/11 Commission, for birth certificates and driver's licenses that establish identity for interaction with Federal agencies.

From document conception to their ultimate disposition, the GPO's Security and Intelligent Documents team is ready to assist.