Where can I find my old SF 68 so that I can use it to expedite my TS Clearance?

2019-07-12T10:52:08-04:00

In another question I asked about the SF 86, and I was told it is required for all clearance levels, but I never did one for my Secret Clearance, meaning someone else probably did it for me. So my question is where can I find that old SF 86 so I can use it to expedite getting the next level (TS)?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2019 11:16 AM

2019-07-12T11:16:20-04:00

You can go to the Office of Personnel Management website at OPM.gov and submit a FOIA request for your previous SF86 if you can’t find it anywhere else. FYI, your answers on the SF86 you are about to fill out will be compared to the answers on your first one. Be prepared to deconflict the discrepancies. My recruiter put 1234 Anywhere Road down as an address on my form and also made up birthdays for my relatives. I had to talk to an investigator for about 6 hours to fix the mistakes.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2019 11:21 AM

2019-07-12T11:21:57-04:00

The SF86 isn't required, it's a form used to gather the data needed for your clearance. Before EQip, it's what was used. Once you have all the data, your S2 sends you an email that let's you access EQip to input all the information from the SF86. You only get 5 days, which is why it has to be filled out prior to your EQip being opened.
Your old SF86 is stored on there, so your S2 should be able to pull it. But you also shouldn't need it because you should only need to go back as far as your last investigation. The information you provide for a Secret and a TS is exactly the same.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2019 2:08 PM

2019-07-12T14:08:15-04:00

The nice thing about e-qip is it stores the info from previous investigations. However, since your recruiter filled out your old SF86 for you and they process the paperwork differently I dont know if it would be in there. Maybe try calling your recruiting station and see if they still have your packet on file.

Response by CA Delete D. made Jul 12 at 2019 4:27 PM

2019-07-12T16:27:51-04:00

https://news.clearancejobs.com/2013/08/20/how-to-request-a-copy-of-your-security-clearance-investigation/

How to Request a Copy of Your Security Clearance Investigation

Requesting a copy of your security clearance investigation isn't difficult - as long as you're able to follow a few specific directions.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2019 1:06 AM

2019-07-13T01:06:20-04:00

I feel like it will take more time to get a copy of it than it would to just reenter the information.