Apply for, renew or replace a NEXUS card: How to apply

The NEXUS application fee will increase to US $120 for a 5-year membership. Read this news release for details: The CBSA and U.S. CBP provide an update on the NEXUS program.

Note: The CBSA no longer accepts paper application forms for the NEXUS program.

Step 1: Review privacy statements

Review Canada's privacy statement, the United States Privacy Act statement and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation privacy statements before applying.

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Canada's privacy statement

U.S. Privacy Act statement

U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation privacy statements

Step 2: Review terms and conditions

Step 3: Submit your application

You must submit your application online and pay the application processing fee through the Trusted Traveller Programs ( TTP ) System operated by U.S. Customs Border Protection ( CBP ).

To apply for NEXUS, you must:

  1. go to the Trusted Traveller Programs System
  2. choose the NEXUS program link
  3. sign in using your Login.gov account information
  4. proceed to complete your application

Exit notice

You will be leaving the CBSA website. You will link to the Trusted Traveler Programs ( TTP ) System website operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ). U.S. CBP is the CBSA's partner in delivering the NEXUS program.

When you complete your application for NEXUS using the TTP System, you will be providing your personal information directly to U.S. CBP . Your information will be shared with the CBSA to determine your eligibility for NEXUS.

By continuing, you confirm that you have reviewed Canada's privacy statement and United States Privacy Act statement and agree with the use of your personal information.

Step 4: Complete the interview

The application process includes an in-person interview. For more information, refer to After you apply.

How long it will take to process your application

Your application may be processed within 30 business days of receipt. The estimated processing time only applies to properly completed applications.

This estimate does not include the scheduling of your enrolment interview. Interviews depend on the availability of appointments at enrolment centres. There is currently a significant backlog for new applicants.

Third party representatives

There are for-profit companies that offer to help you complete your NEXUS application for a cost, on top of, or beyond, the application processing fee. You do not need a third party representative to complete your NEXUS application. If you have a third party help you complete your application, you are still responsible for the information in your application.

Each application is reviewed and processed as it is received. Using a third party will not speed up the process.

Using a third party representative may result in: