The United States government uses a variety of forms to manage its financial and logistical operations. This list includes a selection of Standard Forms (SF) used in these fields. These forms are used to collect important information related to taxes, transportation, payroll, and more.
- SF 1094 - United States Tax Exemption Form: This form is used to claim exemption from federal income tax withholding.
- SF 1094A - Tax Exemption Accountability Record: This form serves as a record of tax exemption claimed by an individual or organization for a specific period.
- SF 1098 - Schedule of Canceled or Undelivered Checks: This form is used to report canceled or undelivered checks issued by the U.S. Treasury Department.
- SF 1103 - U. S. Government Bill of Lading: This form is used by government agencies to authorize and document the shipment of goods and materials.
- SF 1109 - U. S. Government Bill of Lading - Continuation Sheet: This form is used in conjunction with SF 1103 to provide additional details about the shipment.
- SF 1113 - Public Voucher for Transportation Charges: This form is used to claim reimbursement for transportation expenses incurred by government employees on official business.
- SF 1113A - Public Voucher for Transportation Charges - Memorandum: This form is used to support the reimbursement claim made on SF 1113.
- SF 1145 - Voucher for Payment Under Federal Tort Claims Act: This form is used to request payment from the U.S. government for damages caused by its employees.
- SF 1147 - Request for Issuance of Replacement Check Due to Error in Name and/or Designation of Payee: This form is used to request a replacement check if the original check was issued with incorrect information.
- SF 1150 - Record of Leave Data: This form is used to track an employee's leave time and balances.
- SF 1152 - Designation of Beneficiary - Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Civilian Employee: This form is used to designate a beneficiary for unpaid compensation owed to a deceased civilian employee.
- SF 1153 - Claim for Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Civilian Employee: This form is used to claim unpaid compensation owed to a deceased civilian employee.
- SF 1154 - Public Voucher for Unpaid Compensation Due a Deceased Civilian Employee: This form is used to support the reimbursement claim made on SF 1153.
- SF 1156 - Public Voucher for Fees and Mileage of Witnesses: This form is used to claim reimbursement for fees and mileage incurred by witnesses in government-related proceedings.
- SF 1157 - Claims for Witness Attendance Fees, Travel, and Miscellaneous Expenses: This form is used to support the reimbursement claim made on SF 1156.
- SF 1170 - Redemption of Unused Tickets - Original: This form is used to request redemption of unused transportation tickets issued by the U.S. government.
- SF 1174 - Claim for Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Member of the Uniformed Services: This form is used to claim unpaid compensation owed to a deceased member of the uniformed services.
- SF 1184 - Unavailable Check Cancellation: This form is used to request cancellation of a check that has been lost or stolen.
- SF 1186 - Transmittal for Transportation Schedules and Related Basic Documents: This form is used to transmit transportation schedules and related documents to the appropriate government agency.
- SF 1187 - Request for Payroll Deductions for Labor Organization Dues: This form is used to authorize payroll deductions for labor organization dues.
- SF 1188 - Cancellation of Payroll Deductions for Labor Organization Dues: This form is used to cancel previously authorized payroll deductions for labor organization dues.
- SF 1190 - Foreign Allowances Application, Grant and Report: This form is used to apply for and report on foreign allowances provided to government employees serving overseas.
- SF 1190instr - Instructions for completing Standard Form 1190 - Foreign Allowance Application, Grant, and Report (GSA Specific): This document provides instructions for completing SF 1190.
- SF 1193 - Letter of Credit - Federal Reserve Bank System: This form is used to establish a letter of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank System.
- SF 1194 - Authorized Signature Card for Payment Vouchers on Letter of Credit: This form is used to authorize signatures on payment vouchers related to the letter of credit established with the Federal Reserve Bank System.
- SF 1198 - Request by Employee for Allotment of Pay for Credit to Savings Account with a Financial Organization: This form is used to request an allotment of pay to be credited to a savings account with a financial organization.
- SF 1199A - Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form: This form is used to sign up for direct deposit of pay and/or other government payments.
- SF 1200 - Government Bill of Lading Correction Notice: This form is used to correct errors or omissions in a previously issued government bill of lading.
- SF 1402 - Certificate of Appointment: This form is used to certify the appointment of an individual to a federal position.
- SF 1403 - Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor (General): This form is used to evaluate the general capabilities of a prospective contractor before awarding a contract.
- SF 1404 - Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor (Technical): This form is used to evaluate the technical capabilities of a prospective contractor before awarding a contract.
- SF 1405 - Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor (Production): This form is used to evaluate the production capabilities of a prospective contractor before awarding a contract.
- SF 1406 - Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor (Quality Assurance): This form is used to evaluate the quality assurance capabilities of a prospective contractor before awarding a contract.
- SF 1407 - Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor (Financial Capability): This form is used to evaluate the financial capabilities of a prospective contractor before awarding a contract.
- SF 1408 - Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor (Accounting System): This form is used to evaluate the accounting system of a prospective contractor before awarding a contract.
- SF 1409 - Abstract of Offers: This form is used to summarize the offers received in response to a solicitation.
- SF 1410 - Abstract of Offers - Continuation: This form is used in conjunction with SF 1409 to provide additional space for summarizing offers.
- SF 1413 - Statement and Acknowledgment: This form is used to acknowledge receipt of materials or information.
- SF 1414 - Consent of Surety: This form is used to obtain the consent of a surety before awarding a contract.
- SF 1415 - Consent of Surety and Increase of Penalty: This form is used to obtain the consent of a surety and increase the penalty amount before awarding a contract.
- SF 1416 - Payment Bond for Other than Construction Contracts: This form is used to provide a payment bond for contracts other than construction contracts.
- SF 1418 - Performance Bond for Other than Construction Contracts: This form is used to provide a performance bond for contracts other than construction contracts.
- SF 1423 - Inventory Verification Survey: This form is used to verify the inventory of government property held by a contractor.
- SF 1424 - Inventory Disposal Report: This form is used to report the disposal of government property held by a contractor.
- SF 1428 - Inventory Disposal Schedule: This form is used to schedule the disposal of government property held by a contractor.
- SF 1429 - Inventory Disposal Schedule - Continuation Sheet: This form is used in conjunction with SF 1428 to provide additional space for scheduling the disposal of government property.
- SF 1431 - Inventory Schedule C - Continuation Sheet (Work-in-Process): This form is used in conjunction with SF 1430 to provide additional space for reporting work-in-process inventory.
- SF 1432 - Inventory Schedule D - Special Tooling and Special Test Equipment: This form is used to report special tooling and special test equipment owned by the government and held by a contractor.
- SF 1433 - Inventory Schedule D - Continuation Sheet (Special Tooling and Special Test Equipment): This form is used in conjunction with SF 1432 to provide additional space for reporting special tooling and special test equipment.
- SF 1434 - Termination Inventory Schedule E (Short form for use with SF 1438 Only): This form is used to report the termination inventory for contracts that require the use of SF 1438.
- SF 1435 - Settlement Proposal (Inventory Basis): This form is used to submit a settlement proposal based on inventory for contracts where it is applicable.
- SF 1436 - Settlement Proposal (Total Cost Basis): This form is used to submit a settlement proposal based on total cost for contracts where it is applicable.
- SF 1437 - Settlement Proposal for Cost - Reimbursement Type Contracts: This form is used to submit a settlement proposal for cost-reimbursement type contracts.
- SF 1438 - Settlement Proposal (Short Form): This form is used to submit a short-form settlement proposal for contracts where it is applicable.
- SF 1439 - Schedule of Accounting Information: This form is used to provide accounting information in support of a contract.
- SF 1440 - Application for Partial Payment: This form is used to request partial payment for work completed under a contract.
- SF 1442 - Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair): This form is used to solicit offers, receive offers, and award contracts for construction, alteration, or repair.
- SF 1443 - Contractor's Request for Progress Payment: This form is used to request progress payments for work completed under a contract.
- SF 1444 - Request for Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate: This form is used to request authorization for additional classification and rate for wages under a contract
- SF 1445 - Labor Standards Interview: A form used to conduct an interview with a contractor's employees to determine if the contractor is complying with labor standards.
- SF 1446 - Labor Standards Investigation Summary Sheet: A form used to summarize the findings of an investigation into a contractor's compliance with labor standards.
- SF 1447 - Solicitation/Contract: A form used to solicit bids or proposals for contracts or to enter into a contract.
- SF 1449 - Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services: A form used to solicit bids or proposals, enter into a contract, or place an order for commercial products and services.
- SF 2050 - Reconstitution Questionnaire: A form used to collect information about an employee's prior federal service after a break in service.
- SF 2800 - Application for Death Benefits - Civil Service Retirement System: A form used by survivors of a deceased federal employee to apply for death benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System.
- SF 2800-1 - Applying for Death Benefits Under the Civil Service Retirement System - Retirement Pamphlet: A pamphlet that provides information on how to apply for death benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System.
- SF 2800A - Documentation and Elections in Support of Application for Death Benefits When Deceased was an Employee at the Time of Death - Civil Service Retirement System: A form used to provide additional documentation and elections in support of an application for death benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System.
- SF 2801 - Application for Immediate Retirement CSRS: A form used by federal employees to apply for immediate retirement under the Civil Service Retirement System.
- SF 2801A - Applying for Immediate Retirement Under the Civil Service Retirement System - Retirement Pamphlet: A pamphlet that provides information on how to apply for immediate retirement under the Civil Service Retirement System.
- SF 2802 - Application for Refund of Retirement Deductions - CSRS: A form used by federal employees to request a refund of retirement deductions under the Civil Service Retirement System.
- SF 2803 - Application to Make Deposit or Redeposit - CSRS: A form used by federal employees to make a deposit or redeposit into their retirement account under the Civil Service Retirement System.
- SF 2804 - Application to Make Voluntary Contributions - CSRS: A form used by federal employees to make voluntary contributions into their retirement account under the Civil Service Retirement System.
- SF 2805 - Request for Recovery of Debt Due the United States: A form used to request the recovery of a debt owed to the United States.
- SF 2806 - Individual Retirement Record - Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS): A form used to maintain an employee's individual retirement record under the Civil Service Retirement System.
- SF 2809 - Health Benefits Election Form: A form used by federal employees to enroll in or change their health benefits.
- SF 2810 - Notice of Change in Health Benefits Enrollment: A form used to notify the agency of changes to an employee's health benefits enrollment.
- SF 2812 - Report of Withholdings and Contributions for Health Benefits, Life Insurance, and Retirement: A form used to report withholdings and contributions for health benefits, life insurance, and retirement.
- SF 2812A - Report of Withholdings and Contributions for Health Benefits by Enrollment Code: A form used to report withholdings and contributions for health benefits by enrollment code.
- SF 2817 - Life Insurance Election: A form used by federal employees to elect or change their life insurance coverage.
- SF 2818 - Continuation of Life Insurance Coverage as an Annuitant or Compensationer (FEGLI): A form used to continue life insurance coverage as an annuitant or compensationer under the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program.
- SF 2819 - Notice of Conversion Privilege - Federal Employees' Life Insurance Program: A form used to notify an employee of their conversion privilege under the Federal Employees' Life Insurance Program.
- SF 2820 - Certificate of Insured Employee's Retirement Status: A form used to certify an employee's retirement status for insurance purposes.
- SF 2821 - Agency Certification of Insurance Status - Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: A form used by agencies to certify an employee's insurance status under the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program.
- SF 2822 - Request for Insurance - Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program: A form used by federal employees to request life insurance coverage under the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program.
- SF 2823 - Designation of Beneficiary - FEGLI: A form used by federal employees to designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries for their Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) coverage.
- SF 3100A - Individual Retirement Record (FERS): A form used to maintain an employee's individual retirement record under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3102 - Designation of Beneficiary - Civil Service and Federal Employees Retirement Systems: A form used by federal employees to designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries for their civil service or federal employees retirement system coverage.
- SF 3104 - Application for Death Benefits - FERS: A form used by survivors of a deceased federal employee to apply for death benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3104B - Documentation and Elections in Support of Application for Death Benefits when Deceased was an Employee at the Time of Death (FERS): A form used to provide additional documentation and make elections in support of an application for death benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3106 - Application for Refund of Retirement Deductions - FERS: A form used by federal employees to request a refund of retirement deductions under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3107 - Application for Immediate Retirement FERS: A form used by federal employees to apply for immediate retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3108 - Application to Make Service Credit Payment - FERS: A form used by federal employees to make a payment for service credit under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3109 - Election of Coverage - Federal Employees' Retirement System: A form used by new federal employees to elect coverage under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3110 - Former Spouse's Consent to FERS Election: A form used by former spouses to consent to a federal employee's election of coverage under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3111 - Request for Waiver, Extension, or Search In Connection with Election of FERS Coverage: A form used to request a waiver, extension, or search in connection with an election of coverage under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3112 - Documentation in Support of Disability Retirement Application: A form used by federal employees to provide documentation in support of a disability retirement application.
- SF 3112-1 - Information About Disability Retirement (CSRS): A pamphlet that provides information about disability retirement under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS).
- SF 3112-2 - Information About Disability Retirement (FERS): A pamphlet that provides information about disability retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3113 - Applying for Immediate Retirement Under the FERS System: A form used by federal employees to apply for immediate retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
- SF 3116 - Phased Employment/Phased Retirement Status Elections: A form used by federal employees to elect phased employment or phased retirement status.
- SF 3881 - ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment: A form used to enroll in Automated Clearing House (ACH) vendor/miscellaneous payment services.
- SF 5510 - Authorization Agreement for Preauthorized Payments: A form used to authorize preauthorized payments from a bank account.
- SF 13327 - Report of Real Property Available for Transfer to Federal Agencies: A form used to report real property available for transfer to federal agencies.
- SF 13327A - Report of Real Property Available for Transfer to Federal Agencies (Continuation Sheet): A continuation sheet for the SF 13327 form used to report real property available for transfer to federal agencies.
The Standard Forms listed here are just a small selection of the many forms used by the United States government. Each form serves a specific purpose and is used to collect important information that helps the government manage its financial and logistical operations. Whether you're a government employee requesting payroll deductions, a civilian making a claim for unpaid compensation, or a financial organization requesting direct deposit, there is likely a Standard Form that you will need to use. Understanding these forms and their purposes can help ensure that you are able to navigate the government's bureaucracy and access the services and resources that you need.