TSA PreCheck for Seniors
Skip the long line. Keep your shoes on.
What it is
$78 for 5 years. Faster security line at 200+ U.S. airports.
Apply online
Visit tsa.gov/precheck. Fill the form, then visit an enrollment center for fingerprints.
Bring to enrollment
- Driver's license or passport
- Birth certificate
- Proof of address
Approval time
Most travelers approved within 3-5 days. Your Known Traveler Number arrives by mail or email.
Use it
Add your Known Traveler Number to every airline reservation. Look for “TSA Pre” on your boarding pass.
Senior tip
Travelers 75+ already get some benefits without PreCheck — but PreCheck still saves time.
Quick Tip: Some credit cards reimburse the $78 PreCheck fee.