Badging Frequently Asked Questions

SIDA badge applicants are required to include their social security number on the application; for all others, it is your choice whether the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is allowed to see your social security number or not.  If you choose not to authorize this release, it is possible that your background check could take longer. The Access Control/ID Badging Office does not release personal information to any agency unless it is required under the current TSA security directive.

No. The Access Control/ID Badging Office may only accept original documents.

The length of time needed for a background check varies for each person, but generally takes anywhere from 5 to 14 days.

There are several factors that can delay fingerprint or threat assessment clearance. If you have been waiting over 2 weeks for your clearance, contact the Access Control/ID Badging Office so that we can research your case.

It is possible that the process may take a bit longer for those born outside of the country; however, providing sufficient documentation (listed on the badge application) will help expedite the process.

No; an applicant awaiting background check clearance may not be escorted and is therefore not eligible to receive a temporary badge.

Yes. Notarized parental consent on the badge application is required.

That depends on your situation. If you are currently badged, or if you previously had an active badge and it has been less than 30 business days since it was deactivated, you may transfer the information.  However, if it has been more than 30 business days since you had an active badge, you must submit to the entire background check process again.

There is no required time period; however, it is recommended that you schedule appointments as early as possible.

No. As of July 1, 2022, an appointment is required for all badging services.

This varies by company.  Most of the badges require renewal every 2 years, but some companies (including contractors) have a firm expiration date for all of their badges.

Interpreters are permitted for the computer-based training, but the following requirements must be observed:  an Interpreter Request form must be completed and signed by an authorized agent with the company; the interpreter must be a badge holder with at least the same level of access as the trainee will have; and the interpreter may not be a close friend or family member.

Yes. You must display a badge that shows the company you work for while you are on duty.  For example, you may not display a Delta Air Lines badge while on duty for Southwest Airlines.

Badges can be renewed up to 6 weeks before the expiration date.

As long as the badge has not been expired over 30 days it may be renewed.  If the badge expired more than 30 days ago, a new application must be submitted and fingerprinting is required.

An authorized signer with your company must submit an ID Badge Access Level Request form to the Access Control/ID Badging Office, listing the doors and/or devices to be added and the operational need for the change.

No. An active airport badge holder absolutely may not be escorted.

You must present an official court document (such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree) to the Access Control/ID Badging Office to update your badge.

If you filed a police report listing the badge as stolen property, you will not be charged a fee as long as you provide the Access Control/ID Badging Office with the police report.  An authorized signature on the replacement form is still required.

The Airport Control Center is able to issue sterile area passes and replace lost, stolen and damaged badges after hours.You may call the Airport Control Center at 801-575-2401.

You must make parking arrangements with your company.  Contractors will need to consult the Airport Engineering department.

Yes. Anyone operating any type of motorized vehicle on the ramp must complete ramp driving training and have the proper designation on their badge.

No, only the vehicle conducting the escort needs proper markings and a ramp permit.

One vehicle may escort up to 2 vehicles. Additional authorization is required if more than 2 vehicles will be escorted, and there may need to be both a lead vehicle and a following vehicle escorting the group.

Non-traditional vehicles such as backhoes and graders are not required to display ramp permits; however, they must have company markings on both sides.

Can I use my Utah Driving Privilege Card as a form of identification in the Badging Office?