Personal Identity Verification Official (PIV-O) and Shield Request

This collection of information, using Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 11000-16, is necessary to support Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, issued on August 27, 2004, which mandates a federal standard for secure and reliable forms of identification. The collection is used in accordance with System of Record Notice DHS/ALL-026 Department of Homeland Security Personal Identity Verification Management System and Department policy to request a DHS Personal Identity Verification Official (PIV-O) credential, and if applicable, a shield (i.e., metallic law enforcement or non-law enforcement badge) to accompany the credential. A DHS PIV-O credential describes authorities delegated to specific DHS employees, contractors, and affiliates who interact with the public or federal, state, local, or tribal entities to perform authorized official functions pursuant to law, statute, regulation, or DHS Directive.

The latest form for Personal Identity Verification Official (PIV-O) and Shield Request expires 2027-04-30 and can be found here.