twic card question

[breambuster]

Are they all the same? If you get one in LA would it be good in MS or AL? What all do you need to bring ti get one? Is there any testing or do you just bring documents and pay the fee?

[Top Dawg]

No test. Government just wants your money.

[swamp snorkler]

They are good nation wide

[Finfeatherfur]

Yes, it is a federal form of ID, goes everywhere!

[Goooh]

Valid everywhere, no test, document requirements are on the twic site. You'll need to make an appointment online and fill out the app there too. Then bring all the docs to the appointment, do fingerprints and stuff, then go back when it comes in and pick it up in person.

[adamsfence]

All they want is your money

[Spunt Drag]

Worker's Tax

[Clampy]

You should be able to use it as a passport but of course not.

[all star rod]

Mine expires in SEPT.....I hope it will not be a pain the butt to renew it...

[Big Flounder]

Originally Posted by all star rod

Mine expires in SEPT.....I hope it will not be a pain the butt to renew it...

You can get an extension online. It's x amount of $ for a 3 year and x amount for a 5 year. Go pick it up when it comes in. That's what some guys that work with me did. Even if you have an appointment to pick it up you may very well be there for a few hours.

[breambuster]

Anybody know if you can call and schedule an appointment? The website isnt showing anything for availability at all. Tried lake charles and laffayette. Even for september. Not sure if i just cant do it from my phone or what

[Suthrngntlmn]

Lake Charles office opens at 8:30, I got there at 7:50 and signed in as #22. Left at 11:00, bring something to read. They take appointments ahead of the line when it's their time.

[getonfish]

TSA.gov/TWIC

there is a place on there to pick an office and make an appointment.

[OhSoEasy]

In Lafayette, you don't need to make an appointment. I've been there a few times and it definitely wasn't a 2-3 hour wait. 30 tops. Bring a social security card or birth certificate and of course your drivers license.

[Bushwacker2]

Appointment is the way to go. Seen several people waiting two to three hours.

[speck25]

Originally Posted by breambuster

Anybody know if you can call and schedule an appointment? The website isnt showing anything for availability at all. Tried lake charles and laffayette. Even for september. Not sure if i just cant do it from my phone or what

I just had mine renewed. I went to Port Arthur because there was no appointments available in Lake Charles. There was available appointments just about everyday and any time in Port Arthur.

[Goooh]

TWIC Card = Govt ID = 100% Success on booking Govt rate at hotels... Just sayin.

[Bluechip]

Originally Posted by Goooh

TWIC Card = Govt ID = 100% Success on booking Govt rate at hotels... Just sayin.

Did not know that. Thanks for the tip.

[DA COVE]

Originally Posted by Big Flounder

You can get an extension online. It's x amount of $ for a 3 year and x amount for a 5 year. Go pick it up when it comes in. That's what some guys that work with me did. Even if you have an appointment to pick it up you may very well be there for a few hours.

no renewing online.. go pay(5yr $130), finger printed, wait 1-3 weeks, go pick it up..

there is an extenion process u can do to extend it online. not renew it..

[jdm4x43732]

TWIC Card = Govt ID = 100% Success on booking Govt rate at hotels... Just sayin.

Originally Posted by Bluechip

Did not know that. Thanks for the tip.

I heard this today at firefighting school. Said sometimes they offer a government discount but you have to ask about it.