Managing SCAC Applications

What are SCAC Terms of Sale?

The Terms of Sale for SCAC is available on our website at https://nmfta.org/terms-of-sale.

What is my Reference ID?

Your reference ID will be displayed on your screen once your payment has been successfully processed. You may also find a copy of your reference ID on your receipt of payment (It may consist of letters and/or numbers).

How can I apply for a SCAC?

You may apply for the Apply for a New Standard Carrier Alpha Code™ (SCAC®) online.

To apply for a SCAC:

1. Go to https://scaccode.com and click Apply for SCAC. The Apply for a New SCAC wizard opens.
2. Proceed through the application to completion.

Please take note of the following: If you already have an account, you will be prompted to log in. It is a 48–72-hour turnaround time to receive your certificate of assignment. For more information on how to complete the Apply for a New SCAC wizard, see our SCAC Resources page, where you can find the applicable user manual.

What is the status of my SCAC application?

To check the status of your application:

1. Go to our website: https://scaccode.com.
2. Enter your Reference ID number into the Check a SCAC Application Status field and click Search.

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