Guidance

UKSV National Security Vetting: vetting information leaflets

Information about the vetting clearance process produced by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV).

• From: United Kingdom Security Vetting and Cabinet Office
• Published: 1 October 2011
• Last updated: 17 January 2023
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  1. 17 January 2023

     Referee guidance leaflet updated in line with current policy and links added to page to aid navigation.

  2. 10 January 2023

     Outdated information removed and replaced with link to current guidance.

  3. 21 December 2022

     Guidance leaflets updated to include new UKSV Helpdesk contacts

  4. 25 May 2018

     Subkects and Referees information leaflet updated with the latest version

  5. 19 February 2018

     Replaced the subject and referee leaflets

  6. 26 June 2017

     Published 2 new information leaflets

  7. 1 January 2017

     Forms updated with latest UKSV versions

  8. 17 September 2015

     Updated both leaflets.

  9. 29 May 2013

     New versions of documents

  10. 1 October 2011

      First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 28 November 2024

Here is the latest guidance;

UKSV: Referee, Supervisor, Hiring Managers and Contractors

United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant

United Kingdom Security Vetting: Existing clearance holders

Documents

Referees information leaflet

MS Word Document, 27.6 KB

Personnel security and vetting guide - a guide to MOD contractors

PDF, 2.64 MB

Details

Information leaflets relating to the vetting clearance process for those being vetted and those providing a character reference.

Vetting applicants please follow this link for current guidance.

The UKSV Helpdesk replaced the former Enquiry Centre service in December 2023. How to contact the UKSV Helpdesk

How to submit a Change of Personal Circumstances

Vetting Explained and our Vetting Charter page - includes further guidance leaflets and videos to help applicants and sponsors to avoid common errors.