How do you apply for an approved Customs Access Seal?

• A. Email the Port Director with a resume
• B. File with the CBP Port Director on Customs Form 3078 and must be supported by a written request and justification for issuance prepared by the applicant's employer describing the duties the applicant will perform in the Customs Security Area
• C. Submit a general airport security application
• D. Complete a training course and wait for invitation

Answer: (B)

Gaining access to the Customs Security Area requires a formal, documented authorization process. You must file with the CBP Port Director on Customs Form 3078, and this submission must include a written request and justification prepared by your employer describing the duties you will perform in the Customs Security Area. This approach creates a clear, auditable reason for access and lets CBP verify the need and assign appropriate safeguards before issuing the seal. Other methods, like emailing a resume, submitting a generic airport security application, or waiting for an invitation after training, don’t provide the required formal documentation or employer-backed justification, so they don’t satisfy the official process for approval.