Standard Forms

These forms are used in administering the security classification programs in Government. The majority of these items are available online through the General Services Administration's (GSA) Federal Supply System.

Agency Security Classification Costs Estimates
Data collection form that every Executive Branch agency submits on an annual basis to report Agency Security Classification Costs Estimates in various categories.
SF-701Activity Security Checklist
A checklist that is filled out at the end of each day to ensure that classified materials are secured properly and allows for employee accountability in the event that irregularities are discovered.
SF-702Security Container Check Sheet
Provides a record of the names and times that persons have opened, closed and checked a particular container that holds classified information.

**NOTE** The following forms are available to U.S. government agencies, but cannot be placed on the website because of unique construction. It can be ordered by calling Global Supply customer assistance on 800-525-8027 Option 3. U.S. Government Departments, Agencies, and Offices can place an order for this form at www.gsaglobalsupply.gsa.gov or www.gsaadvantage.gov with either a government purchase card or AAC (Activity Address Code). The Stock Number is 7540-01-267-1158. NOTE: Government Contractors will need to have their Government Department, Agency, or Office sponsor their request before placing an order.

SF-700Security Container Information
Form that contains vital information about the security container in which it is located. This information includes location, container number, lock serial number, and contact information if the container is found open and unattended.

The following three cover sheets are placed on top of documents to clearly identify the classification level of the document and protect classified information from inadvertent disclosure.

The following are placed on various forms of U.S. Government property (i.e. CDs, diskettes, computers, etc.) to clearly identify the classification level of the information located in or on that property.

The Standard Form (SF) 715, “Declassification Review Tab,” is the only tab approved for use by agencies working with Federal records under the automatic declassification provisions of E.O. 13526, “Classified National Security Information.” (See ISOO Notice 2009-02 for instructions).

This page was last reviewed on June 17, 2021.
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