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Using Your LincPass
In August 2007, USDA began issuing the LincPass to Employees in the National Capital Region (NCR) and now has begun to roll out the LincPass to other parts of the US. USDA Employees who meet the criteria for a LincPass will be contacted via email when it is time for them to enroll for their new credential. Once contacted, you will visit one of the USAccess Enrollment Stations to enroll and then will receive notice a week or two later when your new LincPass has arrived. You'll then visit an Activation Station to pick up and activate your LincPass.

USDA Employees who meet at least one of the following critieria will be issued a LincPass:
  • Has a Level 2 eAuthentication Account
  • Has a USDA email address
  • Accesses a Protected IT Resource
  • Access to Sensitive Information
  • Requires Unescorted Access to Mission Critical or NCR areas (or as determined by a local Risk Assessment)

Employee Applicant Steps

Each employee who requires a LincPass must go through several steps to obtain their LincPass: Sponsorship, Enrollment, and Activation. The Employee Applicant Steps page details each of these steps.

Additional Resources

  • Applicant FAQs – see the “Applicant/Cardholder FAQ” section of the FAQ Page
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