If you already have TSA PreCheck, you likely can’t imagine traveling without it. Membership often means shorter wait times in airport security lines, even at crowded airports with large numbers of travelers. In fact, in June 2022, 94% of the TSA PreCheck program members waited less than five minutes to pass through airport security, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

However, TSA PreCheck membership doesn’t last forever. How often do you have to renew TSA PreCheck? Well, membership is valid for a maximum of five years, and it must be renewed before its expiry to avoid any lapses. Thankfully, the application for renewal is quick and straightforward.

Let’s look at when you should renew TSA PreCheck, how to complete a renewal application and how much it costs.

When to renew TSA PreCheck

TSA recommends renewing your membership at least 60 days prior to its expiration, though you can apply for renewal up to six months in advance. Whether you end up renewing six months or six days out (not recommended), your new membership will not begin until the old one ends.

If you’re not sure when your membership expires, you can easily find out by checking your membership status online.

Go to the TSA PreCheck website, select the tab that says “Renewal,” and enter your Known Traveler Number, date of birth and legal last name into the appropriate fields.

Most likely though, you won’t have to do this if you have a valid email on record with TSA PreCheck. At six months, three months, one month and two weeks prior to expiration, you'll receive reminder emails from “Universal Enroll” about the upcoming expiration until your renewal is completed.

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Steps to renew TSA PreCheck

Current TSA PreCheck members can renew online easily.

Go to the TSA PreCheck website and select the tab that says “Renewal” to begin the process.

Provide your KTN, date of birth and legal last name.

You’ll then be guided through a series of screens that will ask you to confirm your address and passport information and answer some security questions. (Those found to have violated federal security regulations may have their TSA PreCheck enrollment revoked or suspended.)

Await approval.

In most cases, you will get an approval notification three to five days after submitting a renewal application. Your KTN will remain the same, and it will be valid for another five years after the current expiry date.