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- Direct Deposit [Standard Form 1199A] [
113KB] - Federal employees are required to have direct deposit of their federal wage and salary by electronic funds transfer (EFT). - Employment Eligibility Verification [Form I-9] [ 744KB] - The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires all appointees (including U.S. Citizens) to prove their identity and authorization for work in the United States. Acceptable documents of proof are listed on the form itself. All new hires must present their completed I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form and identification documentation to the Human Capital Information Center in LM-107 no more than 3 days after Entry on Duty (EOD). The Human Capital Information Center's hours of operations are Mondays through Wednesdays from 10-1.
- Federal Tax Withholding [Form W-4] [ 1MB] – This form is required by the IRS and is used to determine the correct amount of Federal income tax to be withheld from your biweekly earnings based on the number of exemptions that you claim.
- State Tax Form – This form is used to notify your employer whether you are subject to state income tax withholding and how many exemptions you are allowed to claim.
- Form MW507 for Maryland Withholding [ 692KB]
- Form D-4 for DC Withholding [ 126KB]
- Form VA-4 for Virginia Withholding [ 1.18MB]
- Form MW507 for Maryland Withholding [
- Statement of Prior Service [Standard Form 144] [ 214KB] - This form is used to ensure that your prior service is verified. Your length of service will affect leave and retirement benefits.
- Race and National Origin Identification [Standard Form 181] [ 62KB] - This form is used to collect statistical information on the composition of the Library of Congress workforce.
- Self Identification of Handicap [Standard Form 256] [ 187KB] - This form is used to collect statistical information for agency reports on the hiring, placement, and advancement of handicapped individuals.
- Declaration of Federal Employment [Optional Form 306] [ 93KB] - This form is used to determine your acceptability for Federal employment.
- Security Forms for Background Investigation - Appointees must complete security forms in order to undergo background investigations by the Office of Personnel Management to determine their suitability for employment, and if needed by the position, security clearance eligibility. The only exceptions are appointees occupying temporary appointments of less than 180 days (aggregate) and those individuals who already have been investigated by the Federal government and whose investigations meet timeliness and other requirements.
- LOC Address Form [ 184KB] - Form is used to collect official address and emergency contact information from individuals.
- Appointment Affidavit [Standard Form 61] [ 348KB] - This form is used to administer the official Oath of Office to employees and should be signed at Entrance on Duty.
In addition to the forms listed above, select your appointment type from the list below for additional forms/resources:
