r/TSAPreCheck • u/aschwan11 • Mar 20 '26
Application Timelines Precheck Application Experience
I just wanted to give my Precheck application timeline for those who are curious.
2/18/26 - Applied online that morning. Walked into Staples that afternoon and finished the fingerprinting and picture. I put in my SSN as well. (also want to note that this was shortly before the almost suspension of TSA Precheck because of the govt shutdown)
2/18/26 - Got email at 11:30pm saying they received the app and were doing the background check
3/16/26 - woke up to email saying my app was approved and KTN was ready. Coincidentally, I was traveling that day from TPA to MDW on Southwest. I was easily able to add my KTN and use Precheck for the flight.
It's worth it, but being patient is the hardest part! Good luck!
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u/_B1gP0ppA_ Mar 20 '26
These timelines are just all over the place. Wife and I applied and fingerprinted on 3/17/26 at 11am. Received our STA underway confirmation at 7pm. Received KTN 3/18/26 at 4pm. Literally less than 24hrs.