Do you get fingerprinted for TSA PreCheck?

You can pre- enroll and make an appointment online or walk-in at an enrollment center. To apply for TSA PreCheck®, travelers must go in-person to an enrollment center to provide documentation and fingerprints. Applicants pay a non-refundable $85 fee to cover the cost of background checks.



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The TSA Background Check From checking credit rating to unpaid debts, and criminal convictions, there are a number of factors that can you lead to automatic disqualification. The background check is thorough and is conducted at a State or Government Facility.

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Generally, an interview calls for you to wear professional attire. That said, a TSA PreCheck interview is pretty informal, so you can likely get away with dressing casually. Still, we recommend you leave the pajamas at home.

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A TSA background check is extremely rigorous and includes the following items: Fingerprinting and fingerprint processing to check against FBI criminal databases and FBI terrorist watch lists. Felony and misdemeanor criminal searches at the county, state, and federal level.

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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners at airports check passengers and personal items for dangerous items such as weapons, chemicals and liquids that are not allowed as carry-on items.

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Reasons TSA PreCheck can be denied Assault. Threat. Intimidation or interference with flight crew. Physical or sexual assault (or threat of assault) on an aircraft.

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TSA draws its conclusions through a security threat assessment. It can take up to 60 days for TSA to complete the required background check. You can help minimize the wait time by understanding the steps in the assessment process.

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Generally, a passenger cannot opt out of a pat-down search. The scanning process is the only part of the airport screening process that may be denied.

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Here are some signs that the Department of Homeland Security says may indicate you've been flagged for additional scrutiny: You were not able to print a boarding pass from an airline ticketing kiosk or from the internet. You were denied or delayed boarding.

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Although it is easy to practice and revise for the TSA test, only around 30% of applicants pass the examination. You must be prepared for both sections of the TSA test.

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The results of the tests showed that the TSA screeners failed to detect weapons, drugs, and explosives almost 80 percent of the time. While the exact failure rate is classified, multiple sources indicate it is greater than 70 percent.

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Sample TSA Interview Questions
  • Have you ever encountered someone at your office do something unethical? What was your response?
  • Describe a time when you worked in a team. How did you contribute?
  • Tell me about a time when you displayed leadership?


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If you're approved, you should receive your Known Traveler Number within three to five days after the TSA PreCheck interview.

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