Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®)

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• Effective Monday, February 27, 2012: The TSA Hazardous Materials Endorsement Security Threat Assessment Program (HTAP) will offer the ability for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) holders the option to pay a reduced fee when applying for an HME security threat assessment (STA) since the STAs for both programs have been deemed comparable. More details will be provided closer to implementation, including a listing of those States that offer this capability. Click here for frequently asked questions on this topic. Click here for the Informational Bulletin for Applicants.
• Effective March 19, 2012, the enrollment fee for the TWIC program reduced from $132.50 to $129.75. This was due to a reduction of $2.75 in the amount charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for electronically processing fingerprint-based criminal history records information. Additional information is provided in the related Federal Register Notice, dated December 20, 2011, located at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32544.pdf. Click here to read questions and answers related to this issue.
• Click here for information on improperly encoded TWIC® cards. Click here to determine if your TWIC is affected by this issue. Click here to read questions and answers related to this issue.
• Click here to learn more about the TWIC annotated B-1 visa. Click here to read the joint Department press release related to this visa.
• Please note: TWIC applicants who are U.S. citizens born outside of the United States and non-U.S. citizens are NOT allowed to enroll unless they present the required identity and immigration documents at the time of enrollment. Click here for a listing of acceptable documents for U.S. citizens. Click here for a listing of acceptable documents for non-U.S. citizens.
• Click here for information related to Citizens of Puerto Rico who are applying for a TWIC.
• Confirm the address before visiting one for enrollment or card activation. Click here to get the latest information (addresses, hours of operation, closings, etc.).
• Click here for Frequently Asked Questions for the TWIC Program.

*Note to TWIC applicants born in Puerto Rico

Due to Puerto Rico's New Birth Certificate Law (Law 191 of 2009), on July 1, 2010 Puerto Rico will begin issuing new security-enhanced birth certificates. All certified copies of Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 will be void and without effect on September 30, 2010. Once a Puerto Rico birth certificate issued before July 1, 2010 is determined to be void it will not be acceptable for TWIC enrollment purposes for U.S. Citizens born in Puerto Rico. If a new birth certificate has not been issued to an individual in time for their TWIC enrollment, then they are required to present other acceptable documentation listed at www.tsa.gov/twic (e.g., an unexpired U. S. passport book or passport card OR an unexpired driver's license issued by a State or outlying possession of the United States AND a voter registration card). Please visit http://www.prfaa.com/birthcertificates/ to learn more about this Law and how to apply for the new birth certificate. (prfaa.com)