The CTC, SC and DV security vetting processes give an assurance of an individual's suitability for access to sensitive Government information or other valuable assets. However, vetting alone does not give a guarantee of future reliability. It is important that personnel security continues after the initial security clearance is approved and that any new information or concerns that may affect the reliability of a person are brought quickly to the attention of the appropriate authorities. This is achieved through a combination of Aftercare and the routine security clearance review procedures.
Aftercare also includes any risk management measures put in place to monitor the security reliability of individuals who hold a security clearance.
Security Clearance Transfer Requests
Please complete and submit a Transfer Request Form using the link under Related pages. Or email DBS NSV directly, using the phrase 'Transfer Request' in the subject line, to DVA-VOPS-CO-ORD-GM@mod.uk
NATO Clearance Notification Requests
E-mail DBS NSV directly, using the phrase 'NATO request' in the subject line, to DVA-VOPS-CO-ORD-GM@mod.uk
Extraction of SC from DV Clearance
Where a DV clearance has expired, or is no longer required, for customers requiring the underlying SC, please e-mail DBS NSV with your request using the phrase 'Extraction of SC from DV Clearance' in the subject line, to DVA-VOPS-CO-ORD-GM@mod.uk.
Change of Personal Circumstances (CPC)
When an individual holding a security clearance marries, re-marries or sets up a stable unmarried relationship living with someone as a couple, there is a requirement for his/her security clearance to be revalidated. It is the responsibility of all vetted personnel to report such changes to DBS NSV.
Please complete and submit a Change of Personal Circumstances form using the link under Related pages.
Security Appraisal Form (SAF)
All individuals holding Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance are required to complete an annual Security Appraisal Form (SAF) which is submitted through their Sponsor to DBS NSV for consideration and retention on the individual's security record.
Please complete and submit your Security Appraisal Form using the link under Related pages.
Aftercare Incident Report (AIR)
Aftercare Incident Reports (AIR) are to be raised by local Security Officers in cases where actual or potential security concerns exist about an individual who holds a security clearance.
Should information become available that raises doubts about an individual's suitability for access to protectively marked or sensitive assets, the circumstances are to be reported to DBS NSV.
For MOD service & civilian customers, the report (AIR) can be submitted in the format at JSP440, Part 6, Section 3, Chapter 1, Annex A.
For other customer groups (including MOD contractors) the report may be submitted by e-mail to DVA-VOPS-AFTERCAREINFO-GM@mod.uk
Or by post to:
Defence Business Services National Security Vetting
Aftercare
Room 152V, Building 107
Imphal Barracks
York
YO10 4AS
Financial Questionnaire
A financial questionnaire is used to determine the financial circumstances of an individual, either as part of the initial security vetting process, or as part of the aftercare monitoring work which confirms their continued suitability to hold a security clearance.
Please use the Financial Questionnaire link under Related pages to access a copy of this form.