TSA PreCheck® allows low-risk travelers to experience quick, efficient screening at participating U.S. airport checkpoints.

Individuals may become eligible for TSA PreCheck® as members of existing Trusted Traveler programs, including the TSA PreCheck application program, Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, as well as individuals who have a Known Traveler Number and have been deemed eligible via other TSA initiatives. If you are not sure which Trusted Traveler program is right for you, use the Department of Homeland Security’s interactive Trusted Traveler tool to compare the various programs.

An applicant must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) and cannot have been convicted of certain crimes. If an applicant has a record of any of the crimes identified in the eligibility requirements, they may choose not to apply, as the application fee is nonrefundable.

If you already have a Known Traveler Number (KTN) via Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI or another TSA initiative, you do not need to apply for another DHS Trusted Traveler program such as the TSA PreCheck® application program.

Interested applicants must visit an enrollment center servicing the TSA PreCheck® application program to provide the required biographic information and valid identity/citizenship documentation. The enrollment process also requires the applicant to provide fingerprints, photo, and pay the enrollment fee. Applicants have the option to pre-enroll online to provide initial biographic information and make an appointment before visiting an enrollment center. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment. Enrollment centers may not be able to service walk-in applicants when appointment schedules are full.  If appointments are not immediately available at the enrollment center of choice, customers are encouraged to schedule an appointment at one of the alternate enrollment centers in the area.

View a list of required identity and proof of citizenship/immigration eligibility documents.

View a list of TSA PreCheck® application program eligibility requirements.

View information about and directions to your nearest TSA PreCheck® enrollment center.

View a list of required identity/immigration documentation.

Once approved, you are eligible for TSA PreCheck® for 5 years.

Children of all ages are eligible to enroll in TSA PreCheck. Children traveling with a parent or guardian enrolled in TSA PreCheck may automatically receive TSA PreCheck benefits without enrolling:

• Children 12 and under may accompany an enrolled parent or guardian in the TSA PreCheck lanes even if the TSA PreCheck indicator is not on their boarding pass.
• Children 13-17 may join enrolled parent or guardian in the TSA PreCheck lane when traveling on the same reservation and if the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on the child’s boarding pass.
• Children 17 and under who will be traveling alone or without a TSA PreCheck eligible parent or guardian should apply for their own TSA PreCheck benefits.
• A parent or guardian must complete the online application for a child under the age of 13 if they pre-enroll for a TSA PreCheck membership or renew an existing membership.

Please note, gate passes are excluded from TSA PreCheck benefits. This applies even if the gate pass holder has enrolled in TSA PreCheck.

Passengers 75 and older receive modified screening procedures as part of TSA’s overarching risk-based security methodology in the standard screening lane. Individuals in this category may still choose to enroll in order to receive the full benefits of TSA PreCheck® expedited screening.

TSA will collect biographic and biometric information, such as:

• Full legal name and any aliases
• Date of birth and gender
• City, state, and country of birth
• Residential and mailing addresses
• Primary Contact information (telephone and/or email)
• Height, weight, eye color, and hair color
• Social Security Number (optional)
• Fingerprints
• Photo
• Citizenship and/or immigration status information and documentation
• Valid government photo identification.

TSA is capturing your photograph to verify your identity at TSA checkpoints equipped with biometric identification technology.

Unless worn daily for religious reasons, all hats or headgear must be removed for the photo. For clarification, a ball cap, knit cap, or non-religious scarf or handkerchief is not considered religious headgear. In all cases, no item or attire may cover or otherwise obscure any part of the face.

Eyeglasses worn on a daily basis may be worn for the photo. However, there must be no reflections from the eyeglasses that obscure the eyes. Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless they are needed for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required.

Yes. The name you use for enrollment must match EXACTLY with the documents you provide for identity verification (valid Photo ID) and proof of citizenship, as well as the name you use when booking airline travel reservations.

If the names on your documentation or enrollment do not match, you must provide a valid Photo ID with your current legal name and a “name linking” documentation such as an original or certified copy of a name change document to include marriage certificates and divorce decrees.

For example, an individual may have a US birth certificate (proof of citizenship) with their maiden name and a driver’s license (proof of identity/valid Photo ID) with their married name. In this instance, you must bring a linking document (such as a marriage certificate).

Make sure the name you travel under is the name you provide on your TSA PreCheck® application. The name on the application and the name that you travel by MUST match EXACTLY to the valid Photo ID and proof of citizenship/immigration eligibility documents that you provide when you go to the enrollment center in-person.

If you have multiple documents under different legal names, please provide the identity and proof of citizenship/immigration documents with the name that you would like to travel under. For example, if you have one document with a first name of “John” and a second document with the first name of “Jonathan”, then you should present whichever acceptable identity document (and supporting document if needed) that contains your current legal name which you will list when making travel reservations.

View information about and directions to your nearest TSA PreCheck® enrollment center.

Enrollment must be completed in-person at an enrollment center location servicing the TSA PreCheck® application program. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment. Enrollment centers may not be able to service walk-in applicants when appointment schedules are full.  If appointments are not immediately available at the enrollment center of choice, customers are encouraged to schedule an appointment at one of the alternate enrollment centers in the area.

You may expedite the application process by completing an optional online TSA PreCheck® pre-enrollment.

It is recommended that you schedule an appointment. Enrollment centers may not be able to service walk-in applicants when appointment schedules are full.  If appointments are not immediately available at the enrollment center of choice, customers are encouraged to schedule an appointment at one of the alternate enrollment centers in the area.

There are three ways to schedule an appointment:

• Complete the optional pre-enrollment process.
• Schedule an appointment online without completing the pre-enrollment process.
• Contact the TSA Enrollment by IDEMIA Call Center at 855 DHS-UES1 (855-347-8371) Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 10 PM Eastern.

The TSA PreCheck® Application Program requires a nonrefundable enrollment fee of $78.00. This fee maintains your eligibility for a period of 5 years, and covers the operational costs associated with the background check.

Payment must be made during in-person enrollment. Credit cards are the preferred method of payment and enrollment centers accept Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express, and Discover credit cards. If made out to “IDEMIA” and for the exact transaction amount, the following will be accepted: money orders, company checks, and certified/cashier’s checks.

Cash and personal checks are NOT accepted. No change or refunds will be given.

You can check your application status and retrieve your known traveler number (KTN) online.

If approved, most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) in 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days. You will receive an email or phone notification with instructions on retrieving your KTN online. You may also check your application status online.

The assigned KTN must be used when booking travel. There is no TSA PreCheck® Application Program card.

Once approved as eligible for TSA PreCheck®, you must enter the provided KTN in the ‘Known Traveler Number’ field when booking travel reservations on any of the participating airlines. The KTN can be entered when booking reservations online, via phone with the airline reservation center, or with the travel management company making the reservation. Additionally, the KTN can be entered in participating airline frequent flyer profiles, where it will be stored for future reservations.

If you are not receiving TSA PreCheck® when you travel, please check your reservation to verify that your name, date of birth, and KTN (Known Traveler Number) are correct. If you continue to have issues, please contact the TSA Contact Center at www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/precheck.

Please visit the TSA PreCheck® website.

Active TWIC® card holders are also eligible for TSA PreCheck® Expedited Screening if they meet eligibility criteria for the TSA PreCheck program.

When making an airline reservation, enter the following information in the Known Traveler Number (KTN) field: Credential Identification Number (CIN), the first group of numbers printed under the barcode on the back of the TWIC® card

For more information, please visit: https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/tsa_precheck_for_twic-faqs.pdf

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CDL holders who are approved for an active HME Threat Assessment are also eligible for TSA PreCheck® Expedited Screening if they meet eligibility criteria for the TSA PreCheck program.

When making an airline reservation, enter the following information in the Known Traveler Number (KTN) field: Two-letter abbreviation of the state that issued the CDL followed by the CDL ID number.

Example: Virginia CDL with ID# A67891234 KTN = VAA67891234

For more information, please visit: https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/tsa_precheck_for_twic-faqs.pdf

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If you or someone you know believes they have fallen victim to a scam, report it to your local police department and file a report at the Federal Trade Commission's website, ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Additionally, contact your bank or credit card company immediately and inform them of the fraudulent charge. Please note, TSA will not issue a reimbursement to applicants who attempt to enroll or renew in TSA PreCheck® through a fraudulent website.

Name changes may take up to 45 days to complete and processing time varies by individual.

Here are the steps necessary to proceed with updating your profile:

• Provide (via e-mail or fax) updated government-issued photo ID (including updated name) and documents proving name change (example marriage certificate or court order)
• Acceptable e-mail formats are JPEG, PDF, and DOC.
• All documents must be legible – please ensure no glare.
• Marriage certificates must include a government seal.
• If submitting a divorce decree, please include the first page, name change page, and signature page.
• Social Security cards and hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable documents for a name change.
• Some e-mail programs convert large files to a linked document (ex. google link). This is an invalid form of submission. Documents must be submitted as an attachment to the e-mail.
• Include the following information in the body of the message:
• UPDATED name segmented by first name / middle name / last name
• Known Traveler Number (KTN)
• If you choose to password protect your attachments, please use your KTN as the password (letters must be capitalized).
• E-mail address for name change documentation: TSAEnrollmentDocuments@tsa.dhs.gov
• If e-mail is not possible, please fax these documents to 540-373-0620, and write your KTN on each document.
• TSA will complete your profile update within 45 days of receiving your documentation.

No, you can select any gender option on the TSA PreCheck® application, even if the gender you self-select does not match the gender on your supporting documentation (such as birth certificate, passport, or state ID). You can self-select Male, Female, or Another Gender as your gender.

You can select the gender on your TSA PreCheck® application that is most appropriate for you – Male, Female, or Another Gender. TSA will not require supporting documentation regarding your selection of gender. Medical certification or a physician’s letter is not required when enrolling with a gender that does not match the gender on your identification documents.

Yes, TSA is committed to promoting the freedom, dignity, and equality of all people, including LGBTQIA+. Individuals who apply for TSA PreCheck®, including persons utilizing a non-binary and gender non-conforming identity document, may self-select Male, Female, or Another Gender as their gender when applying for TSA PreCheck®.

The gender on your identification document does not have to match the gender you select on your TSA PreCheck® application. You can select Male, Female, or Another Gender as your gender when applying for TSA PreCheck®.

Yes, TSA requires all names used, current and past. You do not need to provide documents that prove you have previously used another name or alias. The name provided on the TSA PreCheck® application must be the name used when making your airline travel reservations. The name on your application must be an exact match to the name on the identification and proof of citizenship/immigration documents you provide at enrollment.

No, the gender on your identification documents does not need to match the gender you select on your TSA PreCheck® application.

No. You will receive TSA PreCheck® screening even if your current gender differs from the gender you provided when you enrolled in TSA PreCheck®, as long as the name, KTN and date of birth on your reservation match the name, KTN and date of birth on record with TSA.

If you are a member of the TSA PreCheck® Application Program, you may call (855) 347-8371 weekdays, between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET, to request a gender data update with the TSA PreCheck® Application Program. Please note, updating your gender is not required to receive TSA PreCheck® screening. You are eligible to receive TSA PreCheck® screening even if your current gender differs from the gender you provided when you enrolled in TSA PreCheck®, as long as the name and date of birth on your reservation match the name and date of birth on record with TSA.

No. Medical certification is not required to change the gender options on your TSA PreCheck® application. If you are a member of the TSA PreCheck® Application Program, you may call (855) 347-8371 weekdays, between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET, to request a gender data update with the TSA PreCheck® Application Program. Please note, updating your gender is not required to receive TSA PreCheck® screening. You are eligible to receive TSA PreCheck® screening even if your current gender differs from the gender you provided when you enrolled in TSA PreCheck®, as long as the name and date of birth on your reservation match the name and date of birth on record with TSA.

Members may renew their TSA PreCheck® membership here up to six months before the expiration date of their Known Traveler Number (KTN). Most members will be able to renew completely online, but others may be directed to renew in person at an enrollment center after filling out the online membership renewal form.

For TSA PreCheck® Application Program membership renewal, most members will be able to do so completely online, but some members in certain situations may be directed to renew in person at an enrollment center after filling out the online membership renewal form. Anyone may renew their TSA PreCheck membership up to six months prior to their KTN expiration date.

Some individuals may need to renew in person, for example, if the fingerprints provided during their initial enrollment were deemed low quality at time of enrollment, or if they have changed their name and have not gone through TSA’s data update process. Members will need to visit an enrollment center to complete the renewal process.

Most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number KTN in 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days. Applicants may check their application status online.

Members may fill out the Service Status form here or contact customer service at 855-DHS-UES1 (855-347-8371) between 8am - 10pm Eastern, Mon. - Fri. Members will be able to see their KTN expiration date under the field marked as “TSA PreCheck® Expiration Date: XXXX.”

Yes. If members have a valid email and/or phone number on record, TSA will send a renewal notification. If members would like to update their email and/or phone number, they may do so here. Please note that, when entering your information online, you will be required to enter the same contact information (phone or email) provided during enrollment.

Individuals may renew up to six months before their expiration date to ensure they continue to see the TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass when traveling within or from the U.S.

Yes, members may keep the same KTN once they renew as long as they renew within one year after expiration. After one year, the person will be considered as a new enrollee and will receive a new KTN if approved.

Yes, but members must update their name prior to renewing their TSA PreCheck® membership online. Name changes may take up to 45 days to complete and processing time varies by individual.

Or, save time by clicking here to renew in-person at an enrollment location near you. Please note that in-person renewals are priced at $78.00 while online renewals are priced at $70.00.

Here are the steps necessary to proceed with updating your profile:

• Provide (via e-mail or fax) updated government-issued photo ID (including updated name) and documents proving name change (example marriage certificate or court order)
• Acceptable e-mail formats are JPEG, PDF, and DOC.
• All documents must be legible – please ensure no glare.
• Marriage certificates must include a government seal.
• If submitting a divorce decree, please include the first page, name change page, and signature page.
• Social Security cards and hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable documents for a name change.
• Some e-mail programs convert large files to a linked document (ex. google link). This is an invalid form of submission. Documents must be submitted as an attachment to the e-mail.
• Include the following information in the body of the message:
• UPDATED name segmented by first name / middle name / last name
• Known Traveler Number (KTN)
• If you choose to password protect your attachments, please use your KTN as the password (letters must be capitalized).
• E-mail address for name change documentation: TSAEnrollmentDocuments@tsa.dhs.gov
• If e-mail is not possible, please fax these documents to 540-373-0620, and write your KTN on each document.
• TSA will complete your profile update within 45 days of receiving your documentation.

No, individuals will not receive TSA PreCheck® on their boarding pass if their KTN has expired. Members must renew their membership before expiration in order to continue receiving TSA PreCheck on their boarding pass.

The cost for TSA PreCheck® membership renewal varies depending on how you complete your renewal. Online TSA PreCheck renewals require a nonrefundable renewal fee of $70.00. In person TSA PreCheck renewals completed at an enrollment center require a nonrefundable renewal fee of $78.00. The fee maintains your eligibility for a period of 5 years, and covers the operational costs associated with the background check. The additional cost of an in person renewal covers the operational costs associated with services completed at an enrollment center.

Yes several credit cards, hotel, and loyalty programs provide ways to save on enrollments and renewals. Learn more here.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who successfully complete a background check that examines criminal history, lawful presence, and any association with terrorism. Additionally, TSA may also determine that an applicant is not eligible based on analyses of records related to violations of transportation security regulatory requirements. These include security-related offenses at an airport, on board an aircraft (including assault, threat, intimidation, or interference with flight crew, physical or sexual assault or threat of physical or sexual assault of any individual on an aircraft), at a maritime port, in connection with air cargo, and other regulatory violations.

Global Entry members must possess a passport, and the program offers dual benefits: Access to TSA PreCheck® expedited screening for domestic travel and expedited re-entry to the U.S. when returning from international travel. Global Entry participants entering the United States proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, have their fingers electronically scanned, and make a customs declaration. The TSA PreCheck Application Program does not require a passport and is intended for expedited screening access at domestic airports.

No. A membership card will not be provided. Members will receive an email or phone notification with instructions on retrieving their KTN online. Members will need to enter the KTN when booking travel reservations.

If you or someone you know believes they have fallen victim to a scam, report it to your local police department and file a report at the Federal Trade Commission's website, ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Additionally, contact your bank or credit card company immediately and inform them of the fraudulent charge. Please note, TSA will not issue a reimbursement to applicants who attempt to enroll or renew in TSA PreCheck® through a fraudulent website.