Application for Identification Card

CBP Form 3078, Application for Identification Card, is filled out in order to obtain an Identification Card that is used to gain access to CBP security areas. This form collects biographical information and is usually completed by airport employees, Broker's Employee, CBP Security Area Identification, Warehouse Officer or Employee, Container Station Employee, Foreign Trade Zone Employee, CES Employee, licensed Cartmen or Lightermen whose duties require receiving, transporting, or otherwise handling imported merchandise which has not been released from CBP custody. This form may be submitted electronically or to the local CBP office at the port of entry that the respondent will be requesting access to the Federal Inspection Section (FIS). Form 3078 is authorized by 19 U.S.C. 66, 1551, 1555, 1565, 1624, 1641; and 19 CFR 112.41, 112.42, 118, 122.182, and 146.6. This form is accessible at: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/publications/forms?title=3078&=Apply

The latest form for Application for Identification Card expires 2028-03-31 and is listed under ICR 202410-1651-013.