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Reinstating an Expired SCAC Using Easy Renew

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Standard Carrier Alpha Code™ (SCAC®)

You can quickly and easily reinstate an expired SCAC through the Easy Renew feature with or without logging in.

Note the following:

  • Reinstatements are valid for one (1) year from the reinstatement date.
  • A SCAC’s reinstatement period lasts for 3 years. After 3 years, the SCAC is returned to the available SCACs list and can be assigned to anyone.
  • When a SCAC has been owned by multiple companies, only the latest company can reinstate. This means that:
    • Previous owners cannot reinstate.
    • Previous owners can request the SCAC through the SCAC apply process if it is available.
  • If the SCAC has been expired for more than 3 years, then it's available for reassignment to anyone. This means that if it's reassigned, it can't be reinstated.
  • If the SCAC is expired for less than 3 years, only the last company to own it can reinstate it.
  • The maximum charge for reinstatement is based on the 3-year rule. Reinstatement charges beyond the 3-year rule no longer apply since this is no longer applicable. As previously stated, previous owners can request the SCAC through the SCAC apply process if it is available and pay the new SCAC assignment price

Reinstating a SCAC Using Easy Renew

To reinstate a SCAC using Easy Renew:

  1. Click Renew/Check Status from the main menu.
    The Renew/Check Status screen opens.
  2. On the Easy Renew, enter the SCAC you’d like to reinstate, and then click Search.
    Figure 4-15 Reinstate on Easy Renew.png
  3. If your SCAC is expired, you will see a screen open that says Easy Reinstate! Click Reinstate.
    Figure 4-16 Easy Reinstate Button.jpg
  4. Confirm the SCAC and its information on the Code Details section.
    Figure 4-17 Reinstate Code Details.png
  5. Enter a payment method. You can automatically fill in your company address information by clicking the Use Company Address button.
    Accepted forms of payment include:
    • Credit Card: Select this option to pay by credit card. 
    • Bank ACH: Select this option to pay using a bank account.
      Figure 4-18 External Easy Reinstatement Payment Screen.png
      DISCLAIMER: Images contain sample data for testing purposes only and do not reflect current or accurate customer or pricing information.
  6. Review the information, and then click Reinstate Code.
    The Payment Processing screen is displayed while the payment is processing.
    Information.svg

    Please take note of the following:

    • Once reinstated, an email confirmation along with the SCAC certificate is sent to the contact person on the account.
    • Reinstatements are valid for one (1) year from the reinstatement date.
  7. The Order Confirmation screen opens, informing that the renewal was successful.
    • To download the SCAC certificate, click Download Certificate (PDF).
    • To download the receipt, click Download Receipt (PDF). 
    • To email the SCAC certificate, click Email Certificate, enter the email recipient(s), and then click Send Certificate to Recipients. 
    • To email the receipt, click Email Receipt, enter the email recipient(s), and then click Send Receipt to Recipients.
      Figure 4-19 Easy Reinstate Order Confirmation.jpg
      Figure 4-20 Easy Reinstate SCAC Certificate.jpg

 

 

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