How many years is known traveler number good for?


How many years is known traveler number good for? ACT NOW before your known traveler number (KTN) expires. That's right, your TSA Pre?® eligibility expires after five years. So if you want to keep enjoying your member benefits, renew now before your membership lapses.


How do I check my known traveler status?

Visit the TSA PreCheck website and click on the Check Status button. Enter your full name, date of birth and passport number or your Known Traveler Number (KTN). Review your TSA PreCheck status.


When should I renew my trusted traveler card?

You become eligible to renew your membership 1 year prior to program expiration.


Can my wife use my known traveler number?

It's a common question: If I have TSA PreCheck, does my wife or husband need it? The answer is yes. If you have TSA PreCheck on your boarding pass and your spouse doesn't, or vice versa, you cannot go through the TSA PreCheck lane together.


Can I travel without a known traveler number?

A Known Traveler Number (KTN) is issued to all individuals approved to receive TSA PreCheck® expedited screening. The KTN must be added in the KTN field when booking airline travel reservations to have the TSA PreCheck® indicator appear on your boarding pass.


Is Known Traveler number worth it?

Your KTN is helpful when traveling because it's your key to access the TSA PreCheck lanes; these lanes typically have shorter wait times and allow members to undergo a less intrusive screening process than the standard lanes.


Does a known traveler number expire?

Don't wait! ACT NOW before your known traveler number (KTN) expires. That's right, your TSA Pre?® eligibility expires after five years. So if you want to keep enjoying your member benefits, renew now before your membership lapses.