Universal Enroll TSA Precheck Status : How do I Activate TSA PreCheck?
You may make an appointment online through the Universal Enrollment Services website www.tsa.gov/precheck or by calling (855) 347-8371 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. If pre-enrollment is available, you may make an appointment online during the pre-enrollment process.
Enjoy the same great TSA PreCheck benefits you know and love, now with new enrollment options. Enjoy a smoother security screening process with no need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets.
About 99% of TSA PreCheck® passengers wait less than 10 minutes. Children 17 and under can join an adult with TSA PreCheck® when TSA PreCheck appears on the child’s boarding pass.
How do I enroll for the TSA PreCheck® application program?
Interested applicants must visit an enrollment center servicing the TSA PreCheck® application program to provide the required biographic information and valid identity/citizenship documentation. The enrollment process also requires the applicant to provide fingerprints, photo, and pay the enrollment fee.
Applicants have the option to pre-enroll online to provide initial biographic information and make an appointment before visiting an enrollment center. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment. Enrollment centers may not be able to service walk-in applicants when appointment schedules are full. If appointments are not immediately available at the enrollment center of choice, customers are encouraged to schedule an appointment at one of the alternate enrollment centers in the area.
How it works
To enroll in TSA PreCheck just follow these three steps or walk into any enrollment location. Be sure the enrollment provider selected has enrollment locations near you. To renew simply click here and complete your renewal online in as little as 5 minutes.
1. Apply Online
Select an enrollment provider with enrollment locations near you. Submit your TSA PreCheck application online in as little as 5 minutes.
2. Visit an Enrollment Location
Complete enrollment in 10 minutes at your chosen provider which includes fingerprinting, document and photo capture, and payment.
3. Get Your TSA PreCheck Number
Once approved, get your Known Traveler Number (KTN), add it to your airline reservations and start saving time in screening.
New TSA PreCheck Enrollment Options
TSA has selected the following partners to help enroll travelers in TSA PreCheck. Applicants can pick any enrollment provider based on cost, locations, and additional benefits. Get started below.
Costs for enrollment vary by provider which results in pricing variation.
How can I check the status of my TSA PreCheck® application?
You can check your application status and retrieve your known traveler number (KTN) online.
TSA-authorized site providing enrollment information and services for TSA programs. Check out all available TSA enrollment programs and apply now for TSA PreCheck®, TWIC® and more.
How do I use my Known Traveler Number (KTN)?
Once approved as eligible for TSA PreCheck®, you must enter the provided KTN in the ‘Known Traveler Number’ field when booking travel reservations on any of the participating airlines. The KTN can be entered when booking reservations online, via phone with the airline reservation center, or with the travel management company making the reservation. Additionally, the KTN can be entered in participating airline frequent flyer profiles, where it will be stored for future reservations.
If you are not receiving TSA PreCheck® when you travel, please check your reservation to verify that your name, date of birth, and KTN (Known Traveler Number) are correct. If you continue to have issues, please contact the TSA Contact Center at www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/precheck.
