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PIV Badges Are Coming Soon!
PIV Badges Are Coming Soon!
Great news! The PIV Badge pilot group is underway, and we plan to start the PIV Badge process by birth month for eligible current employees in June.
PIV Badges are required for permanent employees, joint employees, and postdocs. Foreign nationals in these positions will be eligible after residing in the U.S. for at least three years.
REAL ID requirement
REAL ID requirement
Starting May 7, 2025, the REAL ID Act will be enforced nationwide. Since Ames National Laboratory is a federal facility, visitors and subcontractors who do not have a REAL ID-compliant state-issued ID must show their passport or other acceptable form of identification.
REAL ID-compliant cards have a star marking on the upper top portion of the card.
Open or download this fact sheet for examples and more details.
REALID_FactSheet.pdfWhat's changing?
What's changing?
The Ames Lab Badging Project will bring two big changes to the Lab:
Starting in January 2025, everyone is expected to wear and display a badge while in Ames Lab facilities. It will take us at least a year to get all current employees who are eligible their PIV Badges. You can wear whichever badge you have at this time for identification: Ames Lab Badges, PIV Badges, and ISUCards are all okay.
All employees will get either a PIV Badge or an Ames Lab Badge for identification and door access. This is a federal requirement that will help us increase security by better understanding and controlling access to protect research, equipment, and personnel.
Learn about the type of badge you need
Learn about the type of badge you need
Ames Lab Badge
Ames Lab Badge
Ames Lab Badges are required for temporary employees, contributors, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Foreign nationals who are not yet eligible for a PIV Badge receive an Ames Lab Badge.
Select/tap the badge above for details and FAQs about Ames Lab Badges.
PIV Badge
PIV Badge
PIV Badges are required for permanent employees, joint employees, and postdocs. Foreign nationals in these positions will be eligible after residing in the U.S. for at least three years.
Select/tap the badge above for details and FAQs about PIV Badges.
Cy, displaying his new Ames Lab Badge
Time to get a new badge?
Time to get a new badge?
Every employee will need either an Ames Lab Badge or PIV Badge.
Current employees who are not eligible for a PIV Badge
Current employees who are not eligible for a PIV Badge
Yes, get your Ames Lab Badge (if you haven't already)! Stop by 105 TASF, or email us if you prefer to schedule an appointment.
Current employees who are eligible for a PIV Badge
Current employees who are eligible for a PIV Badge
Not yet. Use your ISUCard for door access and to display. If you prefer to display an Ames Lab Badge, obtain one from the Badging Office (you will still need a PIV Badge when it’s your turn). The Badging Office will notify you when it’s time to start the PIV Badge process. Learn more details about PIV Badges and their process.
Already have a PIV Badge?
Already have a PIV Badge?
Display your PIV Badge and keep using your ISUCard for door access. We need to replace our current badge scanners before PIV Badges will work with them. This work is in progress, and we will work with you to transfer door access from your ISUCard to your PIV Badge when it’s time. Here are answers to FAQs if you already have a PIV Badge.
Major milestones
Major milestones
October - December 2024: Current employees not eligible for PIV Badges can come get their Ames Lab Badges anytime
January 2025: Everyone (including visitors) is expected to properly wear their badges in Ames Lab facilities
Spring 2025: Current employees start the process to receive their PIV Badges in batches by birth month
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