Badging
Joining the Queue (walk-ins and appointments)
Depending on daily staffing levels, the walk-in queue could be closed for the entire day or have limited availability.
Badging wait times
What you need to know before you come...
Badging Office Location
4650 Glumack Drive, Suite HC-3710
St. Paul, MN 55111
The Badging Office is located at Terminal 1, between the Red and Blue parking ramps on Level 3. Parking is available for the Badging Office on levels 4 - 9 of the Red and Blue parking ramps.
Walk-in Queue Hours
Monday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Badging Office is closed on all MAC-observed holidays.
Fingerprint & Badge
- Fingerprints – $60
- Badge – $30
- Non-Returned / Expired Badge – $200
- Dead File – $10
Once you have been fingerprinted you cannot obtain a concourse pass or be escorted.
Lost or Stolen Replacement Fees
- First Occurence – $100
- Second Occurrence – $150
- Third Occurrence – 30 day suspension
Payment Methods
- Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
- Check – Payable to MAC (Metropolitan Airports Commission)
- Direct Billing – Applications can be found in the Badging forms library on www.mymspconnect.com and should be submitted to security@mspmac.org
- Companies with contracts that are less than 3 months will be required to pay for badging services at the time of service
- Cash – We do not accept cash
MSP Airport Badging Office and Aviation Security Division
The Airport Badging Office and Aviation Security Division are administrative divisions of the Airport Police Department. Together, they are responsible for the process of issuing Airport Identification Badges to employees who work and require access to security-sensitive areas of MSP for their official job duties.
Ready to come see us? Here’s how you can make an appointment
Text Message
This number is for texting only; direct calls will not be received. The last four digits of your mobile phone will be called when it’s your turn.
In Person
Use the kiosk in the Badging Office lobby. You may enter your mobile phone number and receive a text* alert or you may opt for a paper ticket. The last four digits of your mobile phone or ticket number will be called when it’s your turn.
*Message and data rates may apply. The call or text may not be from a local area code.