Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Credential: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Credentialing Agency: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), while not formally a license or certification in and of itself, is required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act for workers who need access to secure areas of the nation's maritime facilities and vessels. TSA conducts a security threat assessment (background check) to determine a person's eligibility and issues the credential. U.S. citizens and immigrants in certain immigration categories may apply for the credential.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
3531 Motor Vehicle Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
3537 Motor Transport Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Military Drivers	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Most	COOL Bucks

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience
Education
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

601 12th St S, Arlington
Arlington, VA 22202

Phone: (866) 289-9673

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Eligibility REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the TWIC must:

Complete an application
Schedule an appointment
Visit a TWIC application center to:
- Provide required documentation, be fingerprinted and take a facial photo.
- Pay required fee(s).

Applicants must bring acceptable identification documents which include, but are not limited to current U.S. passport or a driver’s license and birth certificate or other acceptable documents.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, naturalized citizens or nonimmigrant aliens, asylees, or refugees in lawful status.

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) credential has the following other requirements:

Note: Enlisted Active Duty and Reserve U.S. Navy personnel in eligible ratings may have the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) application fee funded through the Navy COOL program.

RECERTIFICATION

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) credential has the following recertification information:

The TWIC is renewed every 5 years; applicants have to follow the same steps as a new applicant to renew TWIC card.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).

Additional considerations for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) include:

Individuals seeking a U.S. Coast Guard credential through the National Maritime Center (NMC) are required to attain a TWIC.
There are over 140 TWIC registration offices nationwide. Go to the TWIC Universal Enrollment Center Locator to search the location closest to your physical location.