SIDA Identification Badges at L.G. Hanscom Field

The Hanscom Field Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge process entails several steps: the application completion and submission, a fingerprint scan with a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) performed by the Massachusetts State Police, Security Threat Assessment (STA) by the Transportation Security Administration, Security (SIDA) Training, Driver Training and ID badge issuance. The mandatory security training will explain the Hanscom SIDA Badge program and should answer any questions you may have.

Hanscom Field Security Badge Office: 781-869-8020
Massachusetts State Police Fingerprinting Office: 781-869-8095

To apply for a SIDA badge at Hanscom Field, please perform the following:

Step 1: Application Package Completion

Complete the enclosed two-page SIDA application (type or print legibly). Email applications are not accepted.
Have your Authorized Signatory fill in Section 1 of the application. If you are unsure of whom your authorized signatory is, contact Massport.
Attach to the application, photocopies of two forms of valid identification. All applicants must show proof of citizenship. See attached guidance to determine applicable identification.
Names on badge applications must match the names presented on the required documents and must be the full legal name of the applicant. Names on all submitted documents must match exactly.

Step 2: Application Package Submission

Submit completed application, with ID copies, to the Massport Security Badge Office
Submit a check or credit card (Visa/MC) payment for $81.00, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority, for each applicant.

Application fees are non-refundable and are subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the Members of the Authority.

Step 3: Fingerprint Submission

After submitting the application, wait 1-2 weeks from the submittal day for processing, then visit the State Police office on the second floor of the Civil Air Terminal for fingerprinting. The State Police office hours are Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Wednesday evening 5:00 PM – 8:00PM, and Thursday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, excluding holidays.
Applicants must present the same two original forms of valid identification to the State Police officer at the time of fingerprinting.

Step 4: Schedule and Complete Training

After completing the State Police fingerprinting, wait two weeks for processing and contact the Massport Security Badge Office at 781-869-8020 to confirm the background check approvals, and to schedule interactive computer based SIDA training.
You must make an appointment to use the Badge training room computers during badge office hours; Wednesday and Thursday, 0800-1500.
Please note: When the security badge office is not open, the training computers are available on a first come, first serve basis, available 24 hours a day. A valid SIDA badge or escort by your Authorized Signatory is required for entry into the secure training room.

Step 5: Badge Issuance

Applicants must present the same two original forms of valid identification to the Security Badge Office administrator at the time of badge issuance.
After your training is complete, your ID will be issued, and valid for 2 years, unless otherwise pre-empted by contract expiration, VISA/Passport expiration, or annual Movement Area Driver Training restriction.

It is imperative that you complete this application process in a timely fashion. Applications older than 90 days will be void and you will be required to resubmit another application and fee.

If you have any questions on the SIDA Badge process, please contact our office at 781-869-8020.
The badge office hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 0800-1500.

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