NACLC (National Agency Check with Law and Credit)
NACLC is the National Agency Check with Law and Credit, the standard background investigation for Secret and Confidential clearances.
Quick Facts
| Used for | Secret and Confidential clearances |
| Conducted by | DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency) |
| Components | Database checks, credit check, law enforcement records |
What It Includes
- National Agency Check: Reviews records from federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies
- Law Enforcement: Checks local law enforcement records
- Credit Check: Reviews credit history for financial concerns
What It Doesn't Include
Unlike the SSBI (for Top Secret), NACLC typically does not include:
- In-person interviews with references
- Personal subject interview
- Extensive field work
Timeline
NACLC investigations typically take 1-4 months, though backlogs can extend this.