Important

This service will not be available

Please note that this portal will be unavailable from 15:00 on Friday 25 July until 09:00 on Monday 11 August 2025 as we make changes to enhance our service.

During this period any applications in progress will be paused and you will be able to resume your application on Monday 11 August. No applications will be cancelled as a result of this planned downtime.

NSVS Portal

Sign in to access your account if:

• you are a sponsor or a vetting subject with an ongoing application for clearance
• you have already created an account to submit a Change of Personal Circumstances (CPC) form or a Security Appraisal Form (SAF)

Otherwise, you can access the following services here:

• create a new Change of Personal Circumstances (CPC) form
• raise an Aftercare Incident Report (AIR)

If you need help using the service

Visit the help pages for frequently asked questions (FAQs) and to learn more about using this portal

Contact the UKSV Helpdesk at uksv-helpdesk@cabinetoffice.gov.uk and include your reference number and sponsor ID. The UKSV Helpdesk is available from Monday to Thursday between 09:00 and 16:00 and Friday between 09:00 and 12:00.

Staying secure online

National Security Vetting (NSV) reminds all users to ensure that devices are up to date when connecting to the NSVS portal. This includes using the latest version of your internet browser such as Chrome or Edge, antivirus or similar security, and the latest security updates applied.

Further guidance on keeping your personal devices secure can be found on the NCSC website https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware.