How Do I Check The Status Of My TSA PreCheck?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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To check the status of your application online, please

visit Universal Enroll and select “Check my Service Status” if you enrolled using TSA’s enrollment provider

. If your state does not use the TSA enrollment provider, please check your application status with your state licensing agency.

How long is your TSA PreCheck good for?

For all current members, TSA PreCheck® will continue to be valid for

5 years

. New enrollment providers may choose to offer enrollment periods of less than 5 years for new applicants or when individuals renew. This will be determined on a provider by provider basis.

Can I renew my TSA PreCheck online?


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.

Can I renew TSA PreCheck after expiration?

Regardless of if you had a membership in the past,

you will need to apply again

. The process is the same for renewal, expired and new applicants. Members who are re-applying will receive a new KTN (Known Traveler Number), their existing or expired KTN cannot be reissued.

Do I need to renew TSA PreCheck if I have Global Entry?

All of the Department of Homeland Security’s Trusted Traveler Programs are valid for five years, including TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, so

once you pay for a membership, you will not have to do so again until it’s set to expire

. Clear is valid for one year.

How do I get TSA PreCheck for free?

The best way to get TSA PreCheck for free is by

carrying an eligible credit card

. Dozens of credit cards reimburse the TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee if you use that card to pay upfront.

How can I look up my TSA number?

If you still are having trouble locating your TSA PreCheck® KTN please

submit an online form or call us (866) 289-9673

. Representatives are available 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET weekdays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends/holidays.

How much does it cost to renew TSA PreCheck?

In person TSA PreCheck® renewals completed at an enrollment center require a nonrefundable renewal fee of

$85

. The fee maintains your eligibility for a period of 5 years, and covers the operational costs associated with the TSA PreCheck® Application Program.

How do I renew my trusted traveler?

  1. Log onto the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website.
  2. Select Manage membership – the Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment page will display.
  3. Select the blue Renew Application button – the Personal Information page will display.

How much is clear annually?

How much does CLEAR cost? A CLEAR Plus membership is

$179 per year

(just $15 per month) and offers exclusive CLEAR access at airport security, along with all other CLEAR LOCATIONS. CLEAR Plus members can also add up to 3 adult family members to their account at a discounted rate.

How much is Global Entry if I already have TSA PreCheck?

If you already have PreCheck and want to add Global Entry like Mark, you’ll have to go through the normal enrollment process. That means visiting an enrollment center and paying the full

$100 fee

— which you may be able to offset with a credit card benefit.

Are TSA and Global Entry the same?


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.

Do government employees get free TSA PreCheck?


All DHS employees may now opt in to join the TSA Precheck program

and receive expedited screening—at no additional cost to employees—for both their official and personal air travel.

Is TSA PreCheck free for seniors?


TSA Pre-Check is not for free for seniors

.

As I mentioned earlier, you might lucky and get Pre-Check randomly issued to you for free, though. If you are 75 or older, you should be able to keep your light jacket and shoes on when going through security so you do have a form of Pre-Check in many cases.

Can seniors get TSA PreCheck?


Passengers 75 and older can receive some form of expedited screening through risk-based intelligence-driven security

that allows TSA to better focus resources on passengers who more likely pose a risk.

Can you add TSA PreCheck after booking?

For new bookings


You can also manually add it to a reservation during the booking process

. After entering your personal information, click on the “Known Traveler Number and Redress Number” drop-down menu. Enter your PreCheck number in the “Known Traveler Number/PASS ID” field.

How do I get TSA PreCheck for my family?


As you head to the security checkpoint, find the TSA Pre✓

®

sign, and show the security agent your boarding pass

. I’ve found the whole process to be easy. Kids 12 and under traveling with an eligible parent will be able to go through the TSA Precheck line with their parent.

Rachel Ostrander
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Rachel Ostrander
Rachel is a career coach and HR consultant with over 5 years of experience working with job seekers and employers. She holds a degree in human resources management and has worked with leading companies such as Google and Amazon. Rachel is passionate about helping people find fulfilling careers and providing practical advice for navigating the job market.