Do I need to update my TSA PreCheck if I renew my passport?

TSA PreCheck and Passport Renewal Your TSA PreCheck membership isn't tied to your passport number, so it will continue to be active no matter whether your passport is valid, cancelled, expired, or renewed.



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Members may renew their TSA PreCheck® membership online up to six months before their expiration date. The new membership period begins as the current one ends, so there is no disadvantage to renewing early. Alternatively, members can renew in person at an enrollment center.

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Some individuals may need to renew in person, for example, if they have changed their name and have not gone through TSA's name update process.

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No. To receive TSA PreCheck®, you must include your Known Traveler Number (your CBP PASSID for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI members) in the appropriate field of your airline reservation, and the TSA PreCheck® indicator must be displayed on the boarding pass to access the lanes.

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At a Glance: To renew your TSA PreCheck, it's recommended to apply six months before it expires. Visit the official TSA PreCheck website, complete the renewal form, pay the $85 renewal fee, and await confirmation. You may be required to schedule an in-person interview.

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The application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years.

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Does Global Entry include TSA PreCheck? Yes, Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck benefits so you don't need to sign up for both programs.

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How Do I Get TSA Precheck for Free?
  1. Aeroplan® Credit Card.
  2. The Platinum Card® from American Express (Terms apply, see rates & fees)
  3. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (Terms apply, see rates & fees)
  4. Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card.
  5. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.


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Steps to renew TSA PreCheck Current TSA PreCheck members can renew online easily. Go to the TSA PreCheck website and select the tab that says “Renewal” to begin the process. Provide your KTN, date of birth and legal last name.

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If I am TSA PreCheck® eligible, am I guaranteed expedited screening? No, TSA uses unpredictable security measures, both seen and unseen, throughout the airport. All travelers will be screened, and no individual is guaranteed expedited screening.

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CLEAR: What's the Difference? TSA PreCheck lets you go through security at domestic airports without removing your shoes, liquids or laptop. Global Entry membership expedites customs processing when entering the U.S. CLEAR membership helps you skip a long ID check line.

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With a $78 one-time fee, you pay about $15.50 per year over five years. What do you get for your money? Shorter wait times. In May 2023, 89% of TSA PreCheck passengers waited less than five minutes in security lines, according to the TSA.

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