New or Returning Permanent Employees

You can electronically sign the documents prior to submission, except the Designation of Beneficiary Form that requires a pen and ink signature. We will complete this form during your orientation.

Please review and complete the following documents prior to reporting for duty:

Form Name	Description	Download URL
I-9	Employment Eligibility Verification Form	I-9
SF-1152	Designation of Beneficiary for Unpaid Compensation	SF-1152
SF-2809	Health Benefits Registration Form	SF-2809
SF-2817	Life Insurance Election (FEGLI)	SF-2817
SF-2823	Designation of Beneficiary Life Insurance	SF-2823
SF-3102	Designation of Beneficiary for CSRS and FERS	SF-3102
SF-144	Statement of Prior Federal Service	SF-144
SF-181	Race and Ethnicity Form	SF-181
SF-256	Self-Identification of Disability	SF-256
TSP-1	Thrift Savings Plan Election Form	TSP-1

Payroll Documents

Complete the Federal withholding form and the applicable state tax form

Form Name	Description	Download URL
W-4	Federal Tax Withholding Form	W-4
D-4	DC Tax Withholding Form For DC Residents Only	D-4
MW-507	MD State Tax Withholding Form For MD Residents Only	MF507
VA-4	VA State Tax Withholding Form For VA Residents Only	VA-4
D-4A	Certificate of Non-residence in the District of Columbia	D-4A
SF-1199A	Direct Deposit Form	SF-1199A
AD 349	Employee Address	AD-349
DOJ 543	Employee Locator Information	DOJ-543

For Attorneys Only

Description	Download URL
Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (Attorneys Only)	OGE-450

Please contact us at hr.enrd@usdoj.gov if you have questions or need assistance in completing the new employee documents.

Updated April 15, 2024