What is a Twic Card?
The Transportation Worker Identification Credential, or TWIC®, is a special card needed for people who work in certain parts of the country's maritime facilities. People need a TWIC if they want to go into secure places by the water, like ships, docks, and port offices. It's required by a law called the Maritime Transportation Security Act. To get a TWIC, the TSA checks if you're safe to work in these areas.
How can i apply for a twic card?
You must fill out a form, and we will assist you with that. Click here to get started.
Then, we will schedule an in-person appointment. During the appointment, you will need to bring the documents we request. Your fingerprints and a photo will be taken there. You must bring your valid US passport or driver's license and birth certificate.
Then you can choose to have it sent to the address you provide or pick it up at the application center.
How long does a TWIC Card last?
TWIC cards are valid for five years from the date of issue. We will assist you through the renewal process, which is almost identical to the initial application process. You'll need to schedule appointments and provide the same documents to confirm your identity. It's wise to renew your TWIC before it expires to avoid interruptions in your work. You can renew it up to one year before its expiration date or within one year after it expires. If it's been more than a year since it expired, you'll need to follow the standard procedure as you did when you first obtained the card.
What happen then the Twic car is revoke?
When TSA decides to take away a TWIC® Card, they let security officials at facilities know by sharing two lists: the TWIC® Canceled Card List and the Visual Canceled Card List. These lists are available to the public and are updated every day. They only show the Federal Agency Smartcard Numbers (FASC-Ns) or Credential Identification Numbers (CINs), not personal details. This helps facility and boat operators check if a TWIC® card is still valid.
If a TWIC® card is on the Canceled Card List or Visual Canceled Card List, it doesn't mean the cardholder did something bad. It just means the card is no longer good. These lists include cards that were revoked because of security checks and also cards that were replaced because they were lost, stolen, or broken. Once a TWIC® card is canceled, it stays on the lists, and TSA wants them back.
