Glossary: control number
Two four-digit numbers separated by a hyphen. The first four digits identify the sponsoring agency and bureau, and the last four identify the particular collection.
The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
