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How do I enroll in TSA PreCheck® through CLEAR?

TSA PreCheck® enrollment provided by CLEAR makes it easy to sign up for the TSA PreCheck® Application Program. Get started online by selecting your plan and following instructions. Complete your enrollment at the nearest participating CLEAR location. No appointment necessary!

Do I need to make an appointment to enroll in TSA PreCheck® through CLEAR?

While appointments are not required, they are available at select TSA PreCheck® enrollment locations for your convenience. To get started, pre-enroll online and choose the enrollment location that works best for you. If appointments are offered at your chosen site, you'll have the opportunity to select a date and time that fits your schedule. Remember to bring all necessary documentation.

How do I reschedule or cancel my appointment to enroll in TSA PreCheck® through CLEAR?

If you need to make changes to your appointment, please review the modify/cancel link in your appointment reminder notification or contact our customer support team at (1-888-831-9070) from Monday - Friday 8am - 10pm ET.

What documents are required to enroll for TSA PreCheck®?

For TSA PreCheck®, you must provide an original or certified copy* of the following documentation to meet identity and citizenship requirements - see below:

List A - ONE document is acceptable from the following forms of identification:

• Unexpired U.S. Passport (book or card) - demonstrates U.S. Citizenship
• Unexpired Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC) - demonstrates U.S. Citizenship
• Unexpired Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Card - designates U.S. Citizenship if indicated on the FAST card
• Unexpired U.S. Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Unexpired Enhanced Identification Card (EID) - designates U.S. Citizenship if indicated on the EDL or EIC
• Permanent Resident Card (I-551) often referred to as a “Green Card” - demonstrates Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status
• Unexpired Foreign Passport AND immigrant visa with I-551 annotation of "Upon Endorsement Serves as Temporary I-551 Evidencing Permanent Residence of 1 Year" - demonstrates LPR status
• Unexpired Re-entry Permit (I-327) - demonstrates LPR status

A passport cannot be used as a List A document if it is expired**. If it has expired within the past 12 months, it can be used, but only as a proof of citizenship (List B).

List B - At least two documents are required if you do not have a document from List A to present. The documents must include 1.) A valid photo ID, and 2.) A document that meets citizenship requirements (i.e., one document from each column below). Please note, the name on both required documents must match. If you have legally changed your name, you must provide an original or certified name change document (such as marriage certificates and divorce decrees) in addition to the required documentation.

Beginning May 1, 2025, individuals who present non-REAL ID driver's license or state IDs for in-person enrollment or renewal will be unable to proceed with their appointment.

Valid Photo ID

• Unexpired, REAL ID compliant driver's license issued by a State or outlying possession of the U.S.
• Unexpired, REAL ID compliant state photo identity card issued by a State or outlying possession of the U.S.
• Unexpired U.S. military ID card
• Unexpired U.S. retired military ID card
• Unexpired U.S. military dependent’s card
• Native American tribal document with photo
• Unexpired Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Transportation Security Administration (TSA)- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Unexpired Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)

Valid Proof of Citizenship

• U.S. Birth Certificate***
• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561)
• U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570)
• U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
• Certification of Report of Birth Abroad (DS-1350 or FS-545)
• Expired U.S. passport within 12 months of expiration**

*An original or certified copy of a document must be issued by a Federal, State, Tribal, county, municipal authority, or outlying possession bearing an official seal. Short form or abstract birth certificates and notarized copies of documents are not acceptable.

**A passport cannot be used as a List A document if it is expired. If it has expired within the past 12 months, it can be used, but only as a proof of citizenship (List B). Additionally, an expired U.S. passport may not be presented by itself. It must be presented with at least one other List B document.

***TSA will accept only the following birth records:

• A long-form U.S. state/territory-issued certified/sealed Birth Certificate; or
• A U.S. state/territory-issued certified/sealed Birth Abstract that meets the requirements of a Birth Certificate (Please note that Birth Registration/Certificate of Birth Registration records are not acceptable); or
• A birth certification card that meets the requirements of a Birth Certificate or abstract (see below) (Birth Registration or Notification cards are not acceptable)

Document Requirements for Birth Certificates/Birth Certification Cards/Certified Abstracts of Birth

• Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
• Lists applicant's full name, date of birth, and place of birth
• List parent(s) full names.
• A full name consists of a first and last name; middle name is not required. "Unknown" entries for one or both parents on a valid birth certificate are acceptable, as long as the parent names fields are present. Additionally, a blank space or asterisks (****) in the space where a mother's and/or father's name would be listed will be deemed acceptable, since there is no standard input across agencies to indicate that one or both parents are unknown.
• Has the signature of the city, county, or state official or registrar.
• Has the date filed with registrar's office.
• Has the seal of issuing authority (seals may appear, but are not required to be printed, as an embossed or raised overt security feature).

TSA will NOT accept Birth "Registration" or "Notification" Cards, or Birth Registration/Certificate of Birth Registration records. Cases in which the sole proof of U.S. birth/citizenship is a birth registration record are Invalid Enrollments.

Unacceptable U.S. Birth Documents

How long will it take for my Known Traveler Number (KTN) to arrive so I can use the TSA PreCheck® lanes?

Most TSA PreCheck® applicants receive their KTN in 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days. TSA PreCheck® applicants will receive notice of their approval status and KTN by email or phone. You can also check your status on our website at tsaprecheckbyclear.tsa.dhs.gov or contact customer support by phone at (1-888-831-9070) or email. Be sure to add your KTN in the appropriate field when booking your airline reservations.

Can I complete one application for both CLEAR+ and TSA PreCheck®?

Separate applications are required; however, you can complete both at participating CLEAR locations. When you sign up for CLEAR+, you have the option to bundle TSA PreCheck® enrollment with your CLEAR+ Membership to receive a pricing incentive and experience the best of both worlds.

Am I automatically enrolled in CLEAR+ if I apply for TSA PreCheck®?

No, enrolling in one program does not grant automatic membership in the other.

How should I fill out my name on my application?

The name on your application must be an exact match to the name on the identification and proof of citizenship/immigration documents you provide at enrollment. The name provided must be the name used when making your airline travel reservations.

I think I may have fraudulently enrolled in TSA PreCheck®, what do I do? Can I get a refund?

If you or someone you know believes they have fallen victim to a scam, report it to your local police department and file a report at the Federal Trade Commission's website, ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Additionally, contact your bank or credit card company immediately and inform them of the fraudulent charge. Please note, neither TSA nor CLEAR will issue a reimbursement to applicants who attempt to enroll in TSA PreCheck® through a fraudulent website.