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Business Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 6 a.m.-12 p.m.

Parking for Appointments:
The Badging office will validate parking for your appointment in any of the public lots. Please do not park in the Airport Administration Lot across the street.

Location: 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1270, San José, CA 95110 (View Map)

Testing

SIDA Badge Test

Testing is required every 2 years. Testing time is up to 3 hours.

SIDA Badge Test with Ramp Driving

Testing is required every 2 years. Testing time is up to 3 hours.

SIDA Badge Test: Good Guard, MAOP or Translation

Testing is required annually. Testing time is up to 3 hours.

Sterile Badge Test

Testing is required annually. Testing time is up to 1 hour.

Non-SIDA Badge Testing

Testing is required every 2 years. Testing time ranges from 40 minutes (City GA Tenants only) to 2 hours (all other tenants).

Public Badge Test

Testing is required every 2 years. Testing time is up to 1 hour.

Security Strike/Ramp Citation Testing

Test taken in relation to an issued Security Strike or Ramp Citation. Must be taken within 5 business days of receiving a Strike/Citation. Testing time is up to 1 hour.

Adding Ramp Driver or MAOP/LMAOP Icon

To add the Ramp or MAOP icon to a current active badge. Testing time is up to 1 hour.

Other

New Applicant/ Fingerprinting

Begin here if you are applying for a new SJC badge. Appointment is for fingerprinting only; no testing. A signed badge application and ID are required. This is a 15 minute appointment.

Badge or VTA SmartPass Pick-Up

Appointment is to pick-up a badge only. There is no training or FP at this appointment. For VTA SmartPass pick-up, a signed and completed SmartPass application is required. This is a 15 minute appointment.

Authorized Signatory Training

Authorized Signatory Training is required annually for designated Airport Signatories only. Testing time is up to 1 hour.

Dual Badges (Change/Add Employer)

Appointment required when applying for a badge with an additional tenant/employer. Use this appointment only if the new badge type is the same as the existing badge type. A signed application from the new employer and IDs are required. This is a 30-minute appointment. Please note: If the new badge type differs from your current badge type, additional testing or a background check may be required. Contact the Badging Office for guidance on selecting the correct appointment type.

Legal Name Change

This appointment is to provide proof of a legal name change. A new security threat assessment must be completed before the legal name change is printed on the badge. A secondary appointment to pick up the badge is required once the STA has cleared. Proof of legal name change and a new application is required. This is a 30 minute appointment.

Badge Replacement (LOST/STOLEN Badges)

To replace a lost or stolen badge, an official letter (on company letterhead) from an Authorized Signatory requesting replacement is required, along with a badge application and one form of acceptable identification.  Fees: $150 penalty fee and $50 badge issuance fee.  Please be advised that a replacement badge will be issued on the next business day following notification of loss to the AOC.