How long is PreCheck good for?

TSA PreCheck® memberships last five years.



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TSA PreCheck® memberships last five years.

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

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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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10-min in-person appointment that includes fingerprinting for a background check.

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Yes. Members will keep the same KTN during the renewal process.

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TSA PreCheck® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides expedited U.S. customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck® benefits as part of their membership.

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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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WASHINGTON –The TSA PreCheck® current enrollment provider, IDEMIA, has reduced the enrollment and in-person renewal fee from $85 to $78. The cost to renew online is still $70. If approved, enrollees get a five-year membership with the program.

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What are the odds of getting TSA PreCheck? TSA PreCheck may be the least exclusive club that's actually worth joining. More than 99 percent of travelers who apply are admitted into the expedited airport screening program, according to TSA spokesperson Jenny Burke.

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Once you complete enrollment and are deemed eligible for the program, wait three to five days for a Known Traveler Number. However, keep in mind that it can take up to 60 days to be approved in some cases. After approval, return to the TSA PreCheck website and click the Check My Service Status link to find your KTN.

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Travelers cannot upgrade from TSA PreCheck to Global Entry
A main reason is that the programs have distinct purposes. TSA PreCheck can help travelers pass through airport security checkpoints. Meanwhile, Global Entry is specifically for travelers arriving in the United States from another country.

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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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