Why do I have to go in person to renew TSA PreCheck?

There are two main reasons why you might be asked to schedule an appointment at an enrollment center during your renewal: Your legal name or sex has changed since your first enrollment or your most recent renewal. The fingerprints taken at your last enrollment screening were low-quality.



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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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You can pre-enroll online and make an appointment for the in-person process, or walk-in to an enrollment center without an appointment. The online application takes five minutes to complete with the in-person visit taking 10 minutes.

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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 Fake TSA PreCheck Renewal Email The email is likely part of a scam designed to trick you into giving up your personal information or paying for something that isn't legitimate. Please note that TSA's legitimate service does send renewal emails from “Universal Enroll” and nothing else.

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Yes, other members of your group can usually go through TSA PreCheck if you have it. However, each person must meet the requirements and be approved for PreCheck separately. To do this, they must complete an enrollment process with the Transportation Security Administration.

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If you want to go through TSA PreCheck with your spouse …
To go through the faster, easier TSA PreCheck lane together, you and your spouse must both have a TSA PreCheck indicator on your boarding pass. This usually means you need two separate memberships.

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

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You can also update existing reservations with your TSA PreCheck number. Go to Edit Traveler Information in the Manage Reservations section on the website, at an airport kiosk or in the United app.

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

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If you mostly travel domestically and want access to expedited security screening, TSA PreCheck may make sense for you. If you travel internationally and want access to faster customs screening upon reentry to the U.S., consider Global Entry, which includes TSA PreCheck, instead.

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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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