E-QIP Security Clearance Instructions

Step-by-Step Process

1. Start your internet browser and go to the e-QIP Website.
2. Scroll down and click on “e-QIP Applicant Site”. A “browser checker” will run and check your system compatibility.
3. If a security alert appears, click "Yes" to proceed.
4. Enter your Social Security Number and proceed with the login process.
5. Answer the Golden Questions. Enter "unknown" for the city of birth and create your own questions and answers.
6. Begin filling out your SF86 form. Save your work regularly.

Important Guidelines:

• Enter all dates in YYYY/MM/DD format.
• If a middle name is unknown, enter "UNK". For no middle name, enter "NMN".
• Provide accurate addresses and contact information for the past 10 years.
• Be sure to list WinTec Arrowmaker as a federal contractor in your employment section.

Required Information

You will need the following information to complete your SF86 form:

• Addresses and contact details for your places of residence and employment over the past 10 years.
• Names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three personal references who have known you for 10 years.
• Passport numbers, naturalization papers, and other citizenship documents, if applicable.

Final Steps

Once the form is complete, review your information carefully. Do not submit the form until you have printed a copy for your records. Once satisfied, you can electronically certify the form and transmit it to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

For further assistance or if you encounter issues, contact the DSS Help Desk or the WinTec Security Officer.