How does TSA PreCheck notify you of approval?

How do I know when I'm approved for TSA PreCheck®? Most applicants receive their KTN (Known Traveler Number) in 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days. Applicants can receive updates on their enrollment application status by email, phone, text or by checking online.

How do I know if my TSA PreCheck is approved?

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.

Do you receive a card for TSA PreCheck?

No, there is no TSA PreCheck card. Travelers should enter their Known Traveler Number in their airline reservation to receive a TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass.

How does TSA PreCheck work once approved?

Once approved for TSA PreCheck status, you will receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN). Use that number any time you book a flight, and you will automatically have your TSA Pre status applied to your boarding pass—it looks like this: TSA Pre✓.

How do I check my PreCheck status?

Members will receive notification 6 months, 3 months, 1 month, and 2 weeks prior to their expiration. Emails will come from "Universal Enroll". You may also contact customer service at 855-347-8371 weekdays between 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET to request your KTN expiration date.

Everything You Need To Know About TSA PreCheck

How long does TSA PreCheck take to get approved?

Most applicants receive approval notification in 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days. Considering this, applicants are encouraged to renew at least 60 days prior to expiry.

How long does PreCheck take to activate?

After the appointment, its typically a quick turn around. If you're approved, applicants receive a Known Traveler Number by email typically 3-5 days after your interview. Note that some applications can take as much as 60 days and that approval for TSA PreCheck is not guaranteed.

Can I use TSA PreCheck if I got it after I booked my flight?

If you received your KTN after booking an existing airline reservation, you may add it at the boarding counter, or at the self-service kiosk at the airport.

How do I add TSA PreCheck to my boarding pass?

Enter your PreCheck number during the booking process. After you've chosen your flight dates and times, you'll enter your name in the "Who's Flying?" section. Below that, there is a dropdown menu for "Secure Traveler Information." Click that button and then enter your PreCheck number in the "Known Traveler #" field.

Can you be denied PreCheck?

TSA PreCheck® enrollees undergo recurrent criminal history vetting as a condition of their TSA PreCheck® enrollment. TSA PreCheck® enrollees found to have committed a disqualifying offense may have their TSA PreCheck® enrollment disqualified or suspended.

Can you go through TSA PreCheck without it on your boarding pass?

You cannot use the TSA PreCheck lane if your boarding pass doesn't say TSA Pre. Even if you have proof of membership (like a Global Entry card), you can't just walk through the TSA PreCheck lane and flash your credentials at the security officer.

Can I bring my spouse through TSA PreCheck?

If you're traveling with your family, kids 12 and under can use the TSA PreCheck lane with you, but kids 13 and up and any other adults, including a spouse or partner, must have their own TSA PreCheck membership to accompany you. Otherwise, they'll have to go through the regular security lane.

Does TSA PreCheck get you through security faster?

TSA PreCheck members pass through a traditional metal detector rather than a full body scanner (which some people find invasive). And you'll usually get through security much faster: According to the TSA, more than 97% of PreCheck-eligible passengers waited five minutes or less in June 2021.

How do I find my TSA approved 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.

Does TSA mail you a letter?

If TSA finds potentially disqualifying information, we will send you a letter with instructions on how to proceed. If your application was approved, TSA will not send you an approval letter.

How long does it take to add TSA PreCheck to boarding pass?

“Contact TSA via Twitter and they will fix it for you in 5-10 minutes,” TPG Lounge member Mark Forquer said.

Why did I not get PreCheck on my boarding pass?

What should I do? First, check that your membership has not expired by looking up your account here. If still active, confirm with your airline that your KTN, name, and date of birth are accurate and that your airline participates in TSA PreCheck®.

What to wear to TSA PreCheck interview?

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.

Why is TSA PreCheck approval taking so long?

While TSA PreCheck applicants can be approved in as little as a week thanks to the 400-plus enrollment centers across the country, there are far fewer locations for Global Entry enrollment, fueling a large backlog exacerbated by lack of appointment availability due to COVID-19-closures.

Does TSA PreCheck require an interview?

Travelers interested in TSA PreCheck must apply online for pre-approval. Once your interview is booked, you are required to bring an unexpired U.S. government-issued photo identification, plus proof of citizenship. Accepted documents include your passport or a driver's license and birth certificate.

Who automatically qualifies for TSA PreCheck?

The TSA PreCheck® Application Program is only open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents.

Can my mom go through TSA PreCheck with me?

With TSA PreCheck™, you can breeze through airport security. Best part, children 12 and under can accompany a parent or guardian who has TSA PreCheck™ on their boarding pass. Travelers 13 and older who do not have a TSA PreCheck™ boarding pass must go through standard security lanes or apply for TSA PreCheck™.

What's better TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry. If you take less than four international trips a year, TSA PreCheck is a great choice for domestic travelers.

What does TSA see when they scan your ID?

The system temporarily captures and displays the photograph from the passenger's ID for viewing only by TSA agents to help them compare the photo to the person carrying the ID. Finally, CAT/BPPS compares the encoded data on the passenger's ID to data on the boarding pass. If they match, they fly.

Can TSA see my tampon?

Can you see a tampon during an airport body scan? This is a frequently asked question on Google, and if it's something you're worried about, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Airport body scanners can't see inside the body and therefore can't detect a tampon on a TSA female body scan image.