The TSA PreCheck® program allows eligible travelers to experience expedited security screening at more than 200 U.S. airports and with over 81 participating airlines.
Benefits of TSA PreCheck:
- Enjoy a more predictable and stress-free travel experience.
- Experience a smoother and more efficient security screening process.
You don’t need to remove:
- Shoes
- Belts
- 3-1-1 liquids bag
- Light outerwear/jackets
- Laptops from bags
Steps to Enroll in TSA PreCheck:
- Visit tsa.gov/precheck to learn more about the TSA PreCheck® Application Program. You can pre-enroll and schedule an appointment online or visit an enrollment center in person.
- To enroll in TSA PreCheck®, travelers must visit an enrollment center in person to provide fingerprints and required documentation.
- Applicants must pay a nonrefundable application fee of $85 to cover the cost of the background check.
- If approved, most applicants will receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days. You will receive an email or phone notification with instructions on how to retrieve your KTN online. You may also check your application status online.
- Add your KTN to each participating airline profile or provide it when booking airline tickets. The name used when applying for TSA PreCheck® must match the name used when making travel reservations.
Example of a boarding pass with the TSA PreCheck® indicator:
A TSA PreCheck® indicator may appear on a boarding pass when a passenger is eligible for expedited screening on a particular trip.
There are over 400 TSA PreCheck® enrollment centers nationwide, including the following airport locations:
| Arizona: Phoenix (PHX) | Illinois: Chicago (MDW, ORD), Springfield (SPI) | North Carolina: Charlotte (CLT), Raleigh-Durham (RDU) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas: Little Rock (LIT) | Indiana: Indianapolis (IND) | Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh (PIT) |
| California: Los Angeles (LAX), Sacramento (SMF), San Diego (SAN), Santa Ana (SNA), San Francisco (SFO) | Kentucky: Hebron (CVG) | Tennessee: Memphis (MEM), Nashville (BNA) |
| Colorado: Denver (DEN) | Massachusetts: Boston Logan (BOS) | Texas: Austin (AUS), Dallas (DFW), Houston (HOU, IAH) |
| Connecticut: Windsor Locks (BDL) | Michigan: Detroit (DTW) | Virginia: Arlington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) |
| Florida: Fort Myers (RSW), Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Palm Beach (PBI), Tampa (TPA) | Minnesota: Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) | Washington: Seattle (SEA), Spokane (GEG) |
| Georgia: Atlanta (ALT) | Missouri: St. Louis (STL) | |
| Nevada: Las Vegas (LAS) | ||
| New York: Syracuse (SYR) |
There are over 350 off-airport enrollment locations. To find a location near you, visit here.
Required Documentation:
For U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or Lawful Permanent Residents:
You must provide an original or certified* copy of identity/citizenship status documentation during enrollment and the name on all documents must match exactly the name provided on the application.
List A (One document required): Unexpired U.S. Passport, Unexpired Enhanced Tribal Card, Unexpired Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card,…
List B (At least two documents required): If you do not have a document from List A, you must provide at least two documents, including one valid photo identity document and one proof of citizenship document.
