As the CBSA Tuesday May 20 deadline approaches, and we work with you to ensure your RPP bond is in place, your attention is required to act now and help prevent any delays in freight movement. To ensure shipment continuity, we strongly recommend enrolling in the RPP program and securing a cash bond for the time being by following the steps outlined below.
Step 1: Enroll in the RPP Program
Follow the Cash Bond option as outlined in the user guide. Please note that the full amount displayed in the portal must be paid in full to maintain compliance.
Step 2: Process Payment in the CARM Client Portal
To complete your payment, follow these steps:
- Sign in to the CARM Client Portal using your credentials.
- Go to “Financial Information” and review your Statement of Account (SOA).
- Select “Make a Payment” and enter the amount due.
- Choose your payment method:
a. Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) for payments under $5,000.
b. Online payment for larger amounts. - Agree to the terms and conditions and proceed.
- Confirm the transaction and retain a copy for your records.
For additional guidance, you can refer to the CBSA tutorial here on making a payment via credit card in the CARM Client Portal.
How to make a payment by credit card in the CARM Client Portal
The indemnity agreement to obtain your surety bond is sent to your signing officer from the email mail@signnow.com. Once this is signed, your bond will be uploaded to the CARM Portal.
