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Access Card Issue Form

An access card issue form authorises an RFID or proximity card that opens specific doors, floors or zones during set hours. The employee requests it, the manager and zone owner approve the areas, and security programs the card, so every door permission has a recorded approval.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

ACCESS CARD ISSUE FORM

Request No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
Site / Building:
[Work Location]
Request Type:
New / Additional Access / Replacement / Temporary

1. Card Holder Details

Name[Employee Name]
Employee ID / Vendor ID[Employee ID]
Designation[Designation]
Department[Department]
Category: Employee / Contractor / Intern / Consultant
Shift Timing[Shift Timing]

2. Access Required

Zone / DoorRequired (Yes/No)DaysTime WindowBusiness Justification
Main entrance and receptionYes / NoMon–Sat[HH:MM] to [HH:MM][Justification]
Floor [Floor] work areaYes / No[Days][HH:MM] to [HH:MM][Justification]
Server / network roomYes / No[Days][HH:MM] to [HH:MM][Justification]
Store / record roomYes / No[Days][HH:MM] to [HH:MM][Justification]
Parking / basementYes / No[Days][HH:MM] to [HH:MM][Justification]
Access valid from[DD/MM/YYYY]
Access valid till[DD/MM/YYYY] / Until exit

3. Approval Chain

ApproverNameDecisionSignatureDate
Reporting Manager[Reporting Manager]Approved / Rejected[Signature][DD/MM/YYYY]
Restricted Zone Owner[Zone Owner Name]Approved / Rejected[Signature][DD/MM/YYYY]
Admin / Security Head[Security Head Name]Approved / Rejected[Signature][DD/MM/YYYY]

4. Card Programmed (Security use)

Card No.Card UID / SerialBiometric EnrolledProgrammed ByDate
[Card Number][Serial Number]Yes / No / Not applicable[Security Officer][DD/MM/YYYY]

5. Card Holder Undertaking

  1. I will use only my own card and will not lend it to anyone.
  2. I will not allow tailgating or hold secured doors open for others.
  3. I will report a lost card immediately so it can be blocked.
  4. I understand that access logs may be reviewed for security and attendance purposes.
  5. I will return the card on exit or at the end of the validity period.

I have received Access Card No. [Card Number] programmed for the zones approved above and agree to follow the company's physical security rules.

Card Holder
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Issued by
[Security Officer]
Security / Admin
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Card serial or UID linked to one employee
  • Zone-by-zone access list rather than blanket access
  • Time windows for shifts, weekends and holidays
  • Approver chain: reporting manager, zone owner, security
  • Rules on tailgating and lending cards
  • Validity date for temporary access

When to use it

  • A new joiner needs entry to the office, floor and common areas
  • An employee needs extra access to a server room, store or lab
  • Shift staff need after-hours or weekend access
  • A replacement card is issued after loss

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace the zone list with your floors, doors and restricted rooms
  2. 2Set default access per role and require extra approval for restricted zones
  3. 3Add biometric enrolment if your doors use fingerprint or face readers
  4. 4Define who owns each restricted zone, such as IT for server rooms
  5. 5Set an expiry for interns, contractors and project staff

HR tips

  • Give least-privilege access and add zones only on request
  • Never program a restricted zone without the zone owner's signature
  • Set an expiry date on all non-permanent cards
  • Review access lists quarterly against the active employee list

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Frequently asked questions

Who approves access to a restricted area?+

The employee's reporting manager confirms the business need, and the owner of that area, such as IT for the server room or finance for the cash room, gives final approval before security programs the card.

What is tailgating?+

Tailgating means following someone through a secured door without using your own card. Most access policies prohibit it because it defeats the access record.

Is the ID card the same as the access card?+

In many offices one card serves both purposes. If so, use this form for door permissions and the ID card form for the printed details.