What is CBP Form 6?

• A. Search Incident to Arrest
• B. Customs Declaration Form
• C. Travel Document Request
• D. Billing Form

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is understanding what a specific internal form is used for during border enforcement actions. CBP Form 6 is the document used to record a search that occurs incident to an arrest. This type of search is conducted to ensure officer safety and to preserve evidence right at the time of arrest, and the form provides a formal record of what was searched, what was found or seized, who conducted the search, when and where it happened, and the basis for the search.

Having this written record is important for accountability, evidence handling, and potential review in court or internal audits. It helps establish what items were seized and how the search was conducted within the lawful limits of an arrest.

The other forms serve different purposes: a Customs Declaration Form is used by travelers to declare items they’re bringing into the country, a Travel Document Request is for obtaining travel documents, and a Billing Form relates to financial transactions. None of these describe documenting a search incident to arrest, which is why CBP Form 6 is the correct match.