Either way, you will need to go to https://www. tsa. gov/for-industry/twic for the location of the nearest application facility or to fill out the online application.

You can find the online application at https://universalenroll. dhs. gov/workflows?servicecode=111111&service=pre-enroll

Find a listing of application centers at https://universalenroll. dhs. gov/locator?serviceCode=111111 It actually isn’t mandatory to schedule an appointment. You can walk-in, but those with appointments get priority, so you’ll be waiting longer.

If you have a passport, an enhanced driver’s license, or a green card, that’s all you’ll need. If you don’t, you’ll need more than one document, like a birth certificate and a driver’s license. You can see a complete list of acceptable documents here: https://universalenroll. dhs. gov/workflows?servicecode=11115V&service=required-docs, and you can get a list personalized just for you at https://universalenroll. dhs. gov/workflows?servicecode=111111&service=required-docs.

The fee is payable by credit card, money order, certified check or a company check.

It can take up to 60 days for an application to get approved, so don’t be surprised if it takes a while.

See the full list of disqualifying offenses at https://www. tsa. gov/disqualifying-offenses-factors.