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DS Public Affairs
For general information or questions about DS:
e-mail: DSPublicAffairs@state.gov
Mailing address:
DS Public Affairs
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
U.S. Department of State
Washington, DC 20522-2008
Other Contact Information
Passport and Visa Fraud
You may submit information and inquiries regarding passport and visa fraud to Diplomatic Security via e-mail at: PassportVisaFraud@state.gov.
National Security Threats
Write us at: 202-702-7843 via Signal, Telegram, or WhatsApp
Or via our Tor-based tips-reporting channel at: he5dybnt7sr6cm32xt77pazmtm65flqy6irivtflruqfc5ep7eiodiad.onion
DS Recruitment
For information about jobs:
571-345-3783
e-mail: DSRecruitment@state.gov
website: www.careers.state.gov
Security Clearances
For information on the Department of State’s security clearance process, or to inquire into the status of your security clearance application.
Available between 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M., EST
571-345-3186 or toll-free: 1-866-643-4636 (1-866-643-INFO)
e-mail: SecurityClearance@state.gov
Criminal Investigations
Please click here for DS field office contact information.
DS Command Center
For emergency or after-hours contact.
571-345-3146 or toll-free: 1-866-217-2089
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
For assistance to the American private sector on overseas security matters.
571-345-2223
website: www.osac.gov
DSS Most Wanted
If you have information on any suspects contact DSS Most Wanted at DSSMostWanted@state.gov or call toll free at 1-855-TIP-4-DSS.