Personal Identity Verification Card 101 - IDManagement
A PIV credential is a U.S. federal government-wide credential used to access federally controlled facilities and information systems at the appropriate security level. PIV credentials have …
Federal credentialing services | GSA
Nov 13, 2025 · Your PIV card is compliant with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 and the Federal Information Processing Standards and provides a secure and reliable form of …
How to Request a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card
The PIV card contains the necessary data for the cardholder to be granted access to federal facilities and information systems and assure appropriate levels of security for all applicable …
PIV Information - Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness
The Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card is an identification card issued by a federal agency that contains a computer chip, which allows it to receive, store, recall, and send information in …
PIV System Overview - NIST
The PIV system is composed of components and processes that support a common platform for identity authentication across federal departments and agencies for access to multiple types of …
Overview of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Standard
Nov 21, 2024 · Personal Identity Verification (PIV) is a security standard detailed in NIST FIPS 201-2 that creates a framework for multi-factor authentication (MFA) on a smartcard. While …
Government employee ID - Login.gov
Physical PIV (personal identity verification) cards or CACs (common access cards) are secure options for federal government employees and military personnel. These cards, with encrypted …
SamSearch - GovCon Glossary for PIV (Personal Identity Verification)
Personal Identity Verification (PIV) is an identification system mandated by the U.S. federal government to enhance security and streamline identity management for government …
PIV Standards and Supporting Documentation - Personal Identity ...
May 24, 2016 · PIV Standards: FIPS 201-3 - Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors (January 2022)...
What is Personal Identity Verification (PIV)? On 27 August 2004, the President signed Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12).