New company setup step-by-step guide
Step 1
Email the Credential Center to get information on how to set up a new company.
Step 2
Once all initial steps for company set up have been completed, the Credential Center will schedule an appointment for two signers to apply for SIDA badges and finish company set up. The company representatives will receive email confirmation.
Step 3
Two company representatives are required for your appointment with the credentialing office for a new company setup. Check in with the receptionist. You must bring your photo ID or driver's license and work authorization document (ex. passport, birth certificate).
List of Acceptable Documents (PDF) - If you are a US citizen born outside of the United States, bring your certificate of naturalization or certificate of citizenship if possible. This can speed up your background checks.
Step 4
When your background has cleared, you will receive an email from the badging system. Return to the Credential Center and check in with the receptionist to take the required training-walk in, no appointment. You must bring your photo ID or driver's license. Average time is 2-3 hours. Once training is completed and passed you will receive your Airport ID badge.
Fees
New company setup fee is updated in our tariffs under Schedule of Identification and access control badge charges. Charges are billed. No cards or checks.
Representatives will be processed as Authorized Signers and badge holders. View current cost.
Bonding with Customs (if applicable) - you must reach out to Customs via email for more information.
Authorized Signer Roles and Responsibilities:
The role of the Authorized Signer is critical to maintaining a safe and secure airport. A minimum of 2 Authorized Signers is required to be on file for each company at Sea-Tac. The Authorized Signer is responsible and required to comply with CFR 1542.209 - must undergo background checks, complete Authorized Signatory Training on an annual basis and the following:
- Verify that any person enrolled in the badging process is a member of the organization in which they work and have a business need to hold an ID badge
- Enroll and renew all employee badge applications electronically, using the Authorized Signer Portal
- Confirm that the employee information entered in the portal is accurate and the employee employment authorization document and identification requirements have been verified and met
- Communicate the importance of holding an Airport ID badge to your employees and the requirements and processes in which they need to obtain one
- Immediately deactivate a badge via the Authorized Signer Portal. If the employee has been separated from the company, or if the applicant’s badge is unaccounted for (LOST or STOLEN)
- Ensure that any deactivated badge is RETURNED to the CREDENTIAL CENTER immediately. A $350.00 non-returned badge fee will be charged for each badge that is not returned within a 30-day period
- Maintain an accurate employee active badge count and serve as primary contact for badge audits conducted by Port of Seattle Aviation Security Auditing and Compliance
- Ensure that up-to-date contact information such as company name, billing address, email address, and company phone number is maintained
- Notify the Credential Center of Authorized Signatory status changes
- To access the Authorized Signer Handbook: Log in to IDMS, go to "Download Documents," and open the handbook
- Ensure that a current and updated Company Agreement is on file with the Credential Center
- FAQ and Helpful Reminders for Authorized Signers
- New Hire Onboarding Presentation
- Escort Preregistration and information - if you have questions about the form or escorting you can email Aviation Security Supervisors
