Not Legal Advice: A drug test is not required to obtain a TWIC Card.
However, each applicant for a TWIC must provide documents whose pertinent parts will be sent to the FBI and DHS and are subject to appropriate terrorist check, criminal history and immigration checks.
TSA will review the results to determine if the person poses a security threat. Literally, this is a background check of drug use and felonies.
Steps on obtaining a TWIC:
1. Complete the online application or you can complete the entire process in person at an application center.
2. Schedule an appointment online or call (855) 347-8371 weekdays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments take priority.
3. Visit a TWIC application center to:
Provide required documentation, fingerprints, and facial photo. Bring your current U.S. passport or a driver’s license and birth certificate. See other acceptable documents.
Pay a non-refundable fee valid for five years with a credit card, money order, company check or certified/cashier’s check.
New applicant: $128
New applicant reduced rate: $105.25*
Replacement card: $60
*To be eligible for the reduced rate you must present a valid driver license with a hazardous materials endorsement, or a Free and Secure Trade card. Please note, if you select the reduced rate, your new TWIC card will be valid for five years from the chosen document’s issuance date.
You can have your card mailed to your home address or you can pick it up at the application center. You can check your status online at any time.
The application process can be long and a bit complicated. Check out some basic helpful hints when applying for a TWIC from UnitedWorldTransportation.com.