Do they take your picture for TSA PreCheck?

During the in-person process, the enrollment provider will collect your biometric data (fingerprints, photo), verify identity documents, and collect payment. Any website that claims to allow consumers to register for TSA PreCheck that does not end in “.gov” is not an official TSA PreCheck website.



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Scan in your state-issued driver's license or state ID. At select TSA PreCheck® checkpoints, scan the app issued QR code. Your photo will be taken by the TSA reader at security to proceed to screening.

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How it works
  • Apply Online. Select an enrollment provider with enrollment locations near you. ...
  • Visit an Enrollment Location. Attend a 10 minute appointment at your chosen provider that includes fingerprinting, document and photo capture, and payment.
  • Get Your TSA PreCheck Number.


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TSA is using facial identification to verify a passenger's identity at its security checkpoints using the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Traveler Verification Service (TVS), which creates a secure biometric template of a passenger's live facial image taken at the checkpoint and matches it against a gallery of ...

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Travelers interested in TSA PreCheck must apply online for pre-approval. Once your interview is booked, you are required to bring an unexpired U.S. government-issued photo identification, plus proof of citizenship. Accepted documents include your passport or a driver's license and birth certificate.

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All in all, the actual TSA PreCheck interview typically takes 10 minutes or less. However, you may end up spending more time at your appointment if the lines are long at the enrollment center.

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How long does it take to get approved? Most applicants receive approval notification in 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days. Considering this, applicants are encouraged to renew at least 60 days prior to expiry. TSA will notify members with eligibility results.

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Status may be denied or revoked if you have: Provided false information during the application process. Been convicted of any criminal offense or have pending criminal charges. Violated customs policies.

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The TSA largely looks for physical evidence that a passenger could be a threat, so they'll generally have no reason to search through the data on your phone. After all, they're the Transportation Security Agency, not a detective agency. Even if they did have reason to want to access your phone, they'd need a warrant.

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However, the answer is yes to the question Can I add TSA PreCheck to an existing reservation? You must update existing flights and your airline loyalty program profiles to be able to use the dedicated airport security lanes for PreCheck members.

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Children 12 and under may accompany an enrolled parent or guardian in the TSA PreCheck lanes without restriction. Children 13-17 may join enrolled adults when traveling on the same reservation and if the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on the child's boarding pass.

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Several reasons your Trusted Traveler status can be denied or revoked
  • Failure to meet eligibility requirements. U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents are eligible for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. ...
  • Criminal offenses. ...
  • Security or immigration violations.


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Applicants may be ineligible due to incomplete or false application information, certain violations of federal security regulations, or disqualifying criminal offenses and factors. Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI allow some foreign citizens to apply. You can find more information on all programs here.

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Scored Based Interview Questions
It is important to note that failing to get a minimum of a three on even one segment will result in failure even if the overall score is 18 or above. Those who do fail are only eligible to retake the exam after a 6th month waiting period.

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The fastest and easiest way to enroll in TSA PreCheck® is to start the application online.

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

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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) as 62.1% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.70 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty).

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Will I receive an ID card or other credential to use TSA PreCheck® lanes? No, there is no TSA PreCheck card. Travelers should enter their Known Traveler Number in their airline reservation to receive a TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass.

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Do seniors automatically get PreCheck? No. Anyone who wants to receive PreCheck needs to apply. However, TSA does provide people who are 75 years old or older access to an expedited screening process in the regular screening lines: You can keep your light jacket and shoes on.

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You can't gift membership in either program, but you can offer to cover the fee with cash or your credit card. After spending seven years in the U.S. Air Force as an Arabic linguist, Carissa is now a freelance writer using points and miles to fund a four-year (and counting!)

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