SF312
Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement
Standard Form 312 (SF 312), the Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement, is an agreement between a named individual and the United States. Its footer says it is prescribed by ODNI under 32 CFR PART 2001.80 and E.O. 13526, edition REV. 12/2023, and that the previous edition is not usable. GSA hosts a copy in its forms library.
The signer accepts the obligations in the agreement in consideration of being granted access to classified information. The form has 12 numbered paragraphs on security indoctrination, when classified information may be disclosed, what a breach may lead to, returning classified materials and whistleblower protections. They are followed by signature, organization, witness and acceptance blocks and a Security Debriefing Acknowledgement.
You can fill it out free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.
What counts as classified information, an acknowledgment of a security indoctrination, and an agreement never to divulge classified information unless the recipient is officially verified as authorized or prior written notice of authorization is given.
A breach may lead to loss of clearances, removal from positions of special confidence and trust, or termination of employment. The form cites sections 641, 793, 794, 798, 952 and 1924, Title 18, United States Code, assigns royalties to the Government and notes court orders.
Classified information remains the property of, or under the control of, the United States Government. Classified materials are returned on demand or when the relationship ends, the obligations continue at all times thereafter, and each provision is severable.
Statements that the agreement does not supersede or alter rights on communications to Congress, reports to an Inspector General or the Office of Special Counsel, or whistleblower protection, then a statement that the signer read the agreement and had questions answered.
Signature, date and Social Security Number, the organization block, the witness block and the acceptance block, each with a name and address typed or printed.
A reaffirmation that classified information has been returned and will not be passed to unauthorized persons, that attempts to solicit it will be promptly reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and whether a security debriefing was received.
The agreement is printed as 12 numbered paragraphs, then the signature and debriefing blocks.
Print or type the individual's name on the line that reads An Agreement Between ... and the United States.
Paragraph 12 says the signer has read the agreement carefully, that any questions were answered, and that the briefing officer made the Executive Order, statutes and 32 CFR Part 2001 available to read.
The form says it may be signed manually with a witness, or digitally, as prescribed by agency. The Social Security Number box refers to the Privacy Act notice at the bottom.
If the signer is a contractor, licensee, grantee or agent, type or print the organization's name, address and, if applicable, Federal Supply Code number.
A witness signs and prints a name and address, unless the candidate signs digitally, and an official signs to accept the agreement on behalf of the United States Government.
The Security Debriefing Acknowledgement is signed and dated by the employee. The form says to strike out (have) or (have not) to show whether a security debriefing was received.
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The PDF gives no mailing address. The acceptance block is signed by an official on behalf of the United States Government, manually or digitally, as prescribed by agency.
Paragraph 8 says the conditions and obligations apply during the time access is granted and at all times thereafter, unless and until released in writing by an authorized representative of the United States Government.
The Privacy Act notice cites Public Law 104-134 (April 26, 1996). It says furnishing the SSN is voluntary, but failure to do so may delay or prevent being granted access to classified information.
GSA's page lists 32 CFR Part 2001.80 and Executive Order 13526. The footer reads STANDARD FORM 312 (REV. 12/2023), Prescribed by ODNI, and says the previous edition is not usable.
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The form names these roles in its signature, witness, acceptance and debriefing blocks.
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The footer says the form is prescribed by ODNI under 32 CFR PART 2001.80 and E.O. 13526, edition REV. 12/2023. GSA hosts a copy in its forms library.
Paragraph 8 says its conditions and obligations apply during the time access to classified information is granted and at all times thereafter, unless and until the signer is released in writing by an authorized representative of the United States Government.
Paragraph 10 says nothing in the agreement shall be construed to prohibit or restrict an employee or applicant for employment from making a lawful disclosure of information relating to any whistleblower protection.
Yes. The signature block says it may be signed manually with a witness, or digitally, as prescribed by agency. The witness block is marked not applicable if the candidate digitally signs.
Paragraph 7 says classified materials are returned upon demand by an authorized representative of the Government, or when the employment or other relationship that required access ends.
The Privacy Act notice says furnishing the SSN, as well as other data, is voluntary, but failure to do so may delay or prevent being granted access to classified information.
It is the block on the back where the employee reaffirms that classified information in their custody was returned, agrees to report solicitation attempts to the FBI, and states whether a security debriefing was received.
